The Illinois Privacy Rights Act establishes consumer rights regarding personal data, excluding individuals in commercial or employment contexts, and applies to businesses with significant data sales revenue.
If you process personal data of Illinois residents, you must ensure consumer rights are upheld by January 1, 2025, or face enforcement actions.
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What This Means
The Illinois Privacy Rights Act introduces significant consumer privacy protections, granting residents rights over their personal data. Businesses operating in Illinois must comply with these regulations, which include provisions for accessing, correcting, and deleting personal data. The Act also empowers the Attorney General to enforce compliance, making it crucial for companies to understand their obligations, especially those deriving over 25% of revenue from data sales.
Key Provisions
- Consumers can confirm if their personal data is being processed and access it.
- Consumers have the right to correct inaccuracies in their personal data.
- Consumers can delete personal data provided or obtained about them.
- Consumers can obtain a copy of their personal data in a portable format.
- Consumers can opt out of processing for targeted advertising and data sales.
- The Attorney General has exclusive enforcement authority under this Act.
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Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Hoan Huynh D | Sponsor | HD-013 |
Compliance Checklist
Who: Businesses processing personal data of Illinois residents.
Deadline: By January 1, 2025.
Penalty: Enforcement actions by the Attorney General.
Who: Businesses processing personal data of Illinois residents.
Deadline: By January 1, 2025.
Penalty: Enforcement actions by the Attorney General.
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