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United States of America: Adopted Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (HB 4)

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Adopted Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (HB 4)

On 28 May 2023, the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (HB 4) was adopted by the Texas House of Representatives. The HB 4 is the companion Act of HB 1844. The Act regulates the collection, processing, and treatment of personal data by entities col…

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
subnational
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament

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2023-02-03
under deliberation

On 3 February 2023, the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (HB 1844) was introduced in the Texas L…

2023-02-16
under deliberation

On 16 February 2023, the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (HB 4) was introduced in the Texas Hou…

2023-05-10
under deliberation

On 10 May 2023, the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (HB 4) was passed by the Senate of Texas. T…

2023-05-28
adopted

On 28 May 2023, the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (HB 4) was adopted by the Texas House of R…

2023-06-18
adopted

On 18 June 2023, the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (HB 4) was signed by the Governor of Texa…

2024-07-01
in force

On 1 July 2024, the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (HB 4) enters into force. The HB 4 is the …