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Implemented Florida Digital Bill of Rights (SB 262) including data protection regulation

On 1 July 2024, the Florida Digital Bill of Rights (SB 262) enter into force in Florida. The Bill outlines requirements for data controllers for collecting personal data and requires establishing reasonable security measures to safeguard personal data. Additionally, the Bill establishes data privacy rights, including the ability to request personal data deletion or correction. Further, the Bill creates the individual right to opt out of their data being sold or shared with third parties. Finally, the Bill specifies that online platforms providing services that children access are prohibited from processing children's personal information if it may result in harm or privacy risk to children.

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Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
subnational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2023-02-15
under deliberation

On 15 February 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced his proposal for a Florida Digital Bil…

2023-03-03
under deliberation

On 3 March 2023, the Florida Digital Bill of Rights (SB 262) was introduced in the Senate of Flori…

2023-05-04
adopted

On 4 May 2023, the Florida Digital Bill of Rights (SB 262) was adopted by the Florida House of Rep…

2023-06-06
adopted

On 6 June 2023, the Florida Digital Bill of Rights (SB 262) was signed into law by the Governor of …

2024-07-01
in force

On 1 July 2024, the Florida Digital Bill of Rights (SB 262) enter into force in Florida. The Bill o…