United States of America: Introduction of Pennsylvania Consumer Data Privacy Bill (HB 1126)
Description
Introduction of Pennsylvania Consumer Data Privacy Bill (HB 1126)
The Pennsylvania Consumer Data Privacy Bill (HB 1126) is introduced to the House on 7 April 2021, where it was referred to the Committee on Consumer Affairs on the same day. After it is reported back to the House. The Act applies to larger businesses meeting certain thresholds and further provides an accurate definition of protected personal information. Finally, the Act also imposes certain obligations on businesses and sets rights for consumers, all while enforcing the rights and obligations through civil penalties.
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
subnational
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
Key regulatory dimensions
Regulated subjects
The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
producer / supplier
1
Type
Private organisation
Economic activity
cross-cutting
Category
All
Policy change by business practice
The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
personal data (all forms): sale
Regulatory tool
User right to access personal data
User right to deletion of personal data
User consent: Permit user opt-out
Regulator disclosure requirement
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1
personal data (all forms): storage (any form)
Regulatory tool
User right to access personal data
User right to deletion of personal data
User consent: Permit user opt-out
Regulator disclosure requirement
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1
personal data (all forms): data collection
Regulatory tool
User right to access personal data
User right to deletion of personal data
User consent: Permit user opt-out
Regulator disclosure requirement
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1