United States of America: Registration requirement for data brokers in Vermont Act relating to enhancing consumer privacy (HB 121)

On 17 June 2024, the Senate voted to sustain Governor Scott's veto of the Vermont Act relating to enhancing consumer privacy (HB 121). The Vermont House of Representatives voted to override the Governor's veto, but the Vermont Senate voted to sustai…

On 13 June 2023, Governor Scott of Vermont vetoed the Act relating to enhancing consumer privacy (HB 121), citing significant risks and potential legal challenges. The Governor highlighted concerns over the Bill's “private right of action”, which co…

On 10 May 2024, the Senate concurred with the House of Representatives's amendments to the Bill for an Act relating to enhancing consumer privacy (HB 121). The Bill requires data brokers, defined as a business that sells or licenses personal informa…

On 22 March 2024, a Bill for an Act relating to enhancing consumer privacy (HB 121), including registration requirements for data brokers, was passed by the House of Representatives of the State of Vermont. The Bill would require data brokers, defin…

On 26 January 2023, a Bill for an Act relating to enhancing consumer privacy (HB 121), including a registration requirement for data brokers, was introduced in the Vermont General Assembly. The Bill would require data brokers, defined as a business …