The Privacy Rights Act establishes consumer rights regarding personal information, including deletion, correction, and opt-out options, and applies to certain large businesses.
If you collect personal information in Illinois, you must allow consumers to delete or correct their data or face penalties.
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What This Means
The Privacy Rights Act aims to enhance consumer privacy by granting rights related to personal information collection and use. Businesses with annual gross revenues over $25,000,000, handling personal information of 100,000 or more consumers, or deriving 50% or more of revenue from selling personal information will need to comply with new obligations, including allowing consumers to manage their information. This legislation emphasizes transparency and accountability in data practices.
Key Provisions
- Consumers have the right to delete personal information.
- Businesses must inform consumers about data sharing practices.
- Consumers can opt out of the sale of their personal information.
- Establishes the Privacy Protection Agency for enforcement.
- Creates the Consumer Privacy Fund.
- Prohibits retaliation against consumers exercising their rights.
- Applies to businesses with annual gross revenues over $25,000,000, handling personal information of 100,000 or more consumers, or deriving 50% or more of revenue from selling personal information.
- Protects privacy interests of employees and independent contractors.
Latest Legislative Action
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 31)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Dan McConchie | Primary |
| Don Harmon D | Primary |
| Ira I. Silverstein | Primary |
| James F. Clayborne, Jr. | Primary |
| John J. Cullerton | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Who: Businesses collecting personal information.
Penalty: Fines for non-compliance.
Who: Businesses collecting personal information.
Penalty: Fines for non-compliance.
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