Blog: US Privacy Laws
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Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act (KCDPA)
The Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act (KCDPA) was adopted on April 4, 2024 and is set to become law on January 1, 2026. This law has far-reaching implications for any business with Kentucky-based customers. It impacts what type of personal data you can process without consent, and it has a...
California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA)
The California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) is an older privacy law that was passed to protect California residents from wiretapping and eavesdropping on landline phones. Modern courts have argued that the law could be interpreted to cover certain forms of third-party technology, such as internet session software and chat...
New Hampshire Privacy Law (Senate Bill 255)
New Hampshire's Senate Bill (SB) 255 gives New Hampshire residents rights regarding their privacy and requires applicable businesses to take specific steps to protect consumer data and comply with the law. This article explains what New Hampshire Privacy Law (SB 255) is, who it applies to, how it affects consumers and...
Minnesota's Student Data Privacy Act (MSDPA)
Minnesota's Student Data Privacy Act (MSDPA) (HF 2353) was passed by Governor Tim Walz on May 22nd, 2022. The law was designed to protect Minnesota students' privacy, and dictates how public schools and their technology providers manage educational data. This article explains what the MSDPA is, who it applies to,...
New Jersey Privacy Law (SB 332)
New Jersey's Senate Bill (SB) 332 is a comprehensive law that is designed to protect New Jersey consumers' privacy and provides rules for how businesses should treat consumers' personal data. The bill passed the Senate and the Assembly on January 8th, 2024 and was signed by Governor Phil Murphy on...
Pennsylvania's Consumer Data Privacy Act (PCDPA)
Pennsylvania's Consumer Data Privacy Act (PCDPA) is a privacy bill currently working its way through Pennsylvania's legislative system. If approved, the PCDPA will become Pennsylvania's primary data protection law, much like the privacy laws of California, Colorado, Virginia, and so on. This article explains Pennsylvania's Consumer Data Privacy Act (PCDPA), looking at...