A Guide to U.S. Consumer Privacy Laws
Since California first passed its 2018 consumer privacy laws, 20 other states since followed suit. Most states passed a “copy-cat” version of California’s Consumer Privacy Act of 2018. However, a few went rogue, changing the game on enforcement and applicability, and even increasing statutory penalties. For all businesses with an online presence, see below and pay special attention to Vermont, Florida, Maryland, and Washington State as some states are permitting private citizens the right to sue