Privacy Laws Tightening in 9 Different States in the US Drew Wilson | July 4, 2019 With so many data leaks and breaches happening, it seems that governments at the state level have had enough. Privacy laws in 9 different states are being tightened. Data leaks and breaches seem to happen almost on a daily basis. While it gives reporters like us something significant to talk about, for privacy advocates, the question gradually becomes, “When is it finally going to be the case of enough is enough?” While there isn’t much action at all at the federal level, it seems that governments at the state level aren’t waiting around anymore. Privacy laws are being tightened in 9 different states in different ways. From Data Protection Report: Illinois (SB 1624) – Illinois proposes notification requirements to the Attorney General Maine (LD 946) – Maine places new restrictions on internet service providers (ISPs) Maryland (HB 1154) – Maryland imposes new requirements on entities following a security breach Massachusetts (HB 4806) – Massachusetts expands data breach notification obligations New Jersey (S. 52) – New Jersey expands the definition of personal information and modifies notification standards New York (SB5575B)- New York expands the scope of protection under the law and establishes standards for businesses to protect consumer information Oregon (SB 684) – Oregon expands the scope of protected data and notification requirements for vendors Texas (HB 4390) – Texas adds definitive notification timeline and establishes an advisory council Washington (HB 1071) – Washington expands the definition of personal information and sets new notification requirements The report offers more details on each different law. If anything, it shows that all these high profile leaks and breaches (among other things) is finally having an impact for lawmakers. As we’ve seen with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe, laws alone won’t magically make the problem go away. Still, it is a step in the right direction and has a chance at motivating companies to take the protection of personal information seriously. Drew Wilson on Twitter: @icecube85 and Facebook. Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)MoreClick to print (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading...