Bill would force retailers to provide notice to consumers, telling them which firm lost their credit or debit card information and when it was lost. The California Senate has passed a bill to protect consumer data. The bill, AB 779, goes back to the California State Assembly for ratification. The Assembly approved Assemblyman David Jones’ bill in June by a 55-2 vote. The Senate approved the Consumer Data Protection Act, with 30 votes in favor and six against.