In a reorganization, FinCEN formed the Strategic Operations Division to direct FinCEN’s operational information sharing and engagement with domestic and international stakeholders.

The U.S. House Committee on Financial Services considered testimony on bills addressing the "vast amounts" of information and data being collected on consumers.

CFTC Commissioner Dawn D. Stump recommended steps to "streamlin[e]" the collection of certain types of data under the agency's Data Protection Initiative.

CFTC-proposed technical corrections to data privacy rules were published in the Federal Register.

The CFTC approved (i) three foreign board of trade applications submitted by European entities and (ii) technical corrections to consumer data privacy rules.

In testimony before the House Financial Services Committee, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg defended his company's proposed virtual currency, "Libra."

The Senate Banking Committee considered data protection and other concerns raised about the consolidated audit trail system.

The Congressional Research Service highlighted possible benefits and risks concerning Facebook's proposed virtual currency, Libra.

The House Financial Services Committee Task Force on Artificial Intelligence considered proposed legislation on the regulation of "cloud" service providers.

The California Attorney General proposed draft regulations to the soon-to-be effective California Consumer Privacy Act. The proposed regulations provide clarity on the collection and use of personal data by businesses and organizations.