NJ LEG approved bills AB 1971, SB 332 on protecting consumer data by requiring notification to consumers of collection, disclosure of personal data by certain entities.
Bill Provisions
Requires an operator that collects consumer data through its site for the purpose of selling the consumer’s information to post a link clearly and conspicuously on its site.
Or in another accessible location that allows consumers to opt-out of data collection.
Consumers must know what data is held by operator; with ability to correct, delete.
Operator must limit collection of personal data to what is adequate, relevant, and reasonably necessary to their business, must specify purpose of personal data.
Legislative History
On Jan. 11, 2022, bill introduced in Senate; on Feb. 2, 2023, bill passed in Senate.
On Feb. 6, 2023, bill introduced in Assembly; on Jan. 8, 2024, bill passed Assembly.
On Jan. 16, 2024, bill approved as P.L.2023, c.266 and is effective Jan. 15, 2025.
Effectiveness
Bill provisions become effective on Jan. 15, 2025.
