Europe rolled out costly privacy regulations in May, with strict privacy and security mandates for sites collecting personal data and big fines for violations. Other countries are also looking to tighten privacy rules and forcing more online censorship.
In spite of the Facebook debacle the US is not currently planning on doing anything to help its citizenry protect their privacy. Though, California has a plan to copy the European bill that would give users more control over their data.
Other states may follow suit (not Illinois), until Congress steps in with federal laws. But don’t hold your breath.