Blog: US Privacy Laws
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Nebraska Data Privacy Act (NDPA)
On April 17, 2024, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed the Nebraska Data Privacy Act (NDPA) into law. It will go into effect on January 1, 2025. This article will explain what the Nebraska Data Privacy Act (NDPA) is, what it requires, and offer guidance on how to comply. What is the Nebraska...
Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA)
The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) is a U.S. privacy bill created to protect kids as they navigate today's precarious online environment. It does this by imposing new child-related safety obligations on all applicable online platforms. Having already passed in the Senate with strong bipartisan support, KOSA now awaits a decisive...
Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act (MCDPA)
The Minnesota House of Representatives passed the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act (MCDPA) on May 10th, 2024, and Governor Tim Walz signed it into law on May 24th, 2024. It will take effect on July 31, 2025 for most covered entities. This article explains what the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act...
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...