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AI Summary
The bill establishes consumer rights regarding personal data, including access, correction, deletion, and opting out of data sales.
Business Impact
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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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
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What This Means
Kentucky's HB15, the Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act, introduces significant consumer rights regarding personal data. It mandates that businesses confirm data processing, correct inaccuracies, delete data, and allow consumers to opt out of targeted advertising. The Attorney General will enforce these rights, creating a structured framework for data privacy in the state.
Key Provisions
- Establishes consumer rights regarding personal data processing.
- Allows consumers to confirm, correct, delete, and obtain copies of their data.
- Enables consumers to opt out of targeted advertising and data sales.
- Designates the Attorney General as the exclusive enforcer of consumer data rights.
- Creates a consumer privacy fund administered by the Attorney General's office.
- Exempts certain entities from the provisions of the Act.
Latest Legislative Action
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 72)
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 52)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| A. Scott | Primary |
| A. Tackett Laferty | Primary |
| B. Chester-Burton | Primary |
| B. McCool | Primary |
| B. Wesley | Primary |
Amendments (3)
House Floor Amendment
Pending
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Senate Floor Amendment
Pending
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Senate Floor Amendment
Pending
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Compliance Checklist
Implement processes to confirm data processing and allow consumer access to their data.
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.
Establish mechanisms for consumers to correct inaccuracies and delete their personal data.
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.
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
HB15 creates new sections in KRS Chapter 367 to establish consumer rights concerning personal data. It defines key terms and outlines specific rights for consumers, including the ability to confirm whether their data is being processed, correct inaccuracies, delete their data, obtain copies of their data, and opt out of targeted advertising and data sales. The bill applies to entities that control and process consumer data, imposing requirements on them to uphold these rights. The Attorney General is designated as the exclusive enforcer of these rights, with a consumer privacy fund established to support enforcement efforts. The Act is effective January 1, 2026, providing businesses time to adjust their data practices to comply with the new regulations. This legislation aligns with similar data privacy laws in other states, emphasizing consumer empowerment in the digital landscape.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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