The bill establishes consumer rights regarding personal data, including rights to access, correct, and delete data, effective January 1, 2026.
If you process consumer data in Kentucky, you must ensure compliance with consumer rights by January 1, 2026, or face enforcement actions.
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What This Means
Kentucky's HB15, the Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act, creates significant consumer rights regarding personal data. It mandates that businesses confirm data processing, correct inaccuracies, and allow consumers to opt out of data sales and targeted advertising. The Attorney General will enforce these rights, and businesses must prepare for compliance by January 1, 2026.
Key Provisions
- Establishes consumer rights to confirm data processing and correct inaccuracies.
- Allows consumers to delete their personal data and obtain copies.
- Enables consumers to opt out of targeted advertising and data sales.
- Grants exclusive enforcement authority to the Attorney General.
- Creates a consumer privacy fund administered by the Attorney General's office.
- Effective date set for January 1, 2026.
Latest Legislative Action
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 72)
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua Branscum R | Sponsor | HD-083 |
| Steven Rudy R | Sponsor | HD-001 |
| Josh Bray R | Sponsor | HD-071 |
| Beverly Chester-Burton D | Sponsor | HD-044 |
| Daniel Elliott R | Sponsor | HD-054 |
| Deanna Frazier Gordon R | Sponsor | HD-081 |
| Ken Upchurch R | Sponsor | HD-052 |
| Nicolas Wilson R | Sponsor | HD-082 |
Roll Call Votes
Amendments (3)
Compliance Checklist
Who: Businesses processing consumer data.
Deadline: By January 1, 2026.
Penalty: Enforcement actions by the Attorney General.
Who: Businesses processing consumer data.
Deadline: By January 1, 2026.
Penalty: Enforcement actions by the Attorney General.
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