HB 78
An Act providing for consumer data privacy, for duties of controllers and for duties of processors; and imposing penalties.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Bill overview
This act, the Consumer Data Privacy Act, establishes rules for how businesses handle consumer data in Pennsylvania. It defines key terms like ‘controller’ and ‘processor,’ grants consumers rights to access, correct, and delete their data, and requires businesses to obtain consent for certain data processing activities like targeted advertising. The act also imposes penalties for non-compliance, particularly regarding sensitive data and data sales.
Key provisions
- Defines key terms such as ‘controller,’ ‘processor,’ ‘consent,’ and ‘targeted advertising.’
- Grants consumers the right to access, correct, and delete their personal data.
- Requires controllers to obtain consumer consent for targeted advertising and the sale of personal data.
- Establishes a data protection assessment process for high-risk processing activities.
- Imposes penalties on controllers and processors for violations of the act.
- Creates a mechanism for consumers to designate an authorized agent to exercise their data privacy rights.
- Specifies exemptions for certain processing activities, such as compliance with legal requirements and internal research.
- Requires controllers to provide a privacy notice detailing data processing practices.
Who is affected
- Consumers in Pennsylvania
- Businesses that collect and process consumer data (controllers)
- Businesses that process consumer data on behalf of controllers (processors)
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Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
Jose Giral
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