TLDR
- Ted Cruz blocked a privacy bill designed to protect Americans from data corridors who sell personal information.
- Cruz argued that the bill, bill 2850 of the Senate, would limit access to the critical data needed by the police.
- Cruz expressed his willingness to work with Senator Ron Wyden to refine the privacy bill.
- The Privacy Law project focuses on preventing Doxxing and protecting personal information from criminal use.
- Cruz also rejected a narrower version of the bill, the Senate Law 2851, which focused on legislators and survivors of violence.
The American Senator Ted Cruz de Texas has blocked a privacy bill designed to protect Americans from data corridors. The bill, the bill 2850 of the Senate, presented by Democratic Senator Ron Wyden, aims to stop the sale of personal data. Cruz, however, argues that the legislation needs reviews, particularly regarding the access of the application of the law to critical data.
Ted Cruz rejects privacy invoices, seeks reviews
On Wednesday, Cruz became the only American senator to object to Wyden’s privacy bill. He argued that some data must remain accessible to the efforts of application of the law, especially to trace the convicted sexual criminals. Cruz said that limiting access to these data could compromise efforts to protect children from possible damage.
Although Wyden’s bill focuses on safeguarding the Americans of Doxxing, Cruz emphasized that the current form of the bill was not practical. Cruz recognized the good intentions of the bill, but said he needs more refinement.
“I am interested in expanding protection, but that answer has not yet worked,” Cruz said during the discussion.
Cruz also rejected a more limited privacy bill presented by Wyden immediately after. The Senate Law 2851 was aimed at extending protections specifically to federal legislators, state officials and survivors of sexual aggression. Cruz argued that even this narrower bill did not achieve the right balance and needed adjustments.
Despite his objections, Cruz expressed his willingness to work with Wyden in the bill. He stressed that he did not want Congress to “not take reasonable measures of common sense” regarding privacy. Cruz suggested that a more refined solution could be achieved with greater collaboration, but only after a more careful consideration.
Cryptographic community and the promotion of privacy protection
Privacy remains a pressing concern within the cryptocurrency community, where surveillance is a constant concern. Cruz, a vocal opponent of the digital currencies of the Central Bank, sees privacy as a fundamental issue. Reducing the amount of data shared with runners could also limit the risk of safety violations, a growing threat both nationally and global.
The cryptographic community has seen an increasing number of incidents in which people are attacked due to their digital assets. Only in 2025, more than 50 attacks have been reported, and many involve criminals who access the directions of the victims’ house. These attacks underline the need for better privacy protections, particularly for high profile individuals.
While Cruz blocked Wyden’s privacy bill, the senator also launched investigation into fiscal practices in the cryptographic industry. Wyden is investigating Dan Morehead, founder of Panther Capital, for allegedly avoiding more than $ 100 million in US taxes. Wyden states that Morehead misrepresented his state of residence and abused the Puerto Rico fiscal system.
