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

On 15 February 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced his proposal for a Florida Digital Bill of Rights, to be examined during the 2023 Florida Legislative Session beginning in March. According to the announcement, the Bill of Rights would enshrine the right to private online correspondence without surveillance by messaging providers and the right to control over personal data.

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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

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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…