United States of America: Bill prohibiting the sale of geolocation information and internet browser information (SB 1163) was introduced at Hawaii Senate

On 17 January 2025, the Bill prohibiting the sale of geolocation data, internet browsing activity, and audio data collected from mobile applications without user consent was introduced to the Senate of Hawaii. The Bill applies to entities that collect, process, or sell such data and mandates opt-in authorisation, which users can revoke at any time. It specifically bans the sale of location data linked to reproductive health clinics, citing risks to privacy and civil rights. Exceptions apply in emergencies.