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AI Summary
The Online Privacy Act of 2026 establishes the Digital Privacy Agency to oversee privacy standards and compliance.
Business Impact
If you operate online services, you must comply with enhanced privacy regulations by 2026 or face significant penalties.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
Affected Industries
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What This Means
The Online Privacy Act of 2026 establishes the Digital Privacy Agency and mandates privacy standards for compliance.
Key Provisions
- Establishes the Digital Privacy Agency with enforcement powers.
- Imposes specific privacy and security standards on entities handling personal data.
Latest Legislative Action
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Zoe Lofgren D | Sponsor | HD-CA-18 |
Compliance Checklist
Implement privacy and security measures for personal information
Who: Covered entities
Deadline: To be determined
Penalty: To be determined
Who: Covered entities
Deadline: To be determined
Penalty: To be determined
Establish processes for individuals to access, correct, and delete their data
Who: Covered entities
Deadline: To be determined
Penalty: To be determined
Who: Covered entities
Deadline: To be determined
Penalty: To be determined
Full Legal Analysis
The Online Privacy Act of 2026 establishes the Digital Privacy Agency, which is empowered to oversee and enforce compliance with privacy standards. The bill outlines privacy and security standards that entities must adhere to, ensuring the protection of personal information. Specific individual rights and enforcement mechanisms such as fines and penalties are not confirmed without the bill text.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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