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ND HB1330
Prohibiting covered entities from selling users' protected data without consent; and to provide a penalty.
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Introduced
01/13/2021
01/13/2021
In Committee
02/10/2021
02/10/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/29/2021
04/29/2021
Introduced Session
67th Legislative Assembly
Bill Summary
A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new chapter to title 51 of the North Dakota Century 2 Code, relating to prohibiting covered entities from selling users' protected data without consent; 3 and to provide a penalty.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new chapter in the North Dakota Century Code to prohibit "covered entities" (such as social media companies) from selling users' "protected data" (including location, interests, browsing history, and other sensitive information) without the user's explicit consent. The bill requires covered entities to provide users with the opportunity to opt-in to the sale of each type of protected data individually. Violators face civil penalties of at least $10,000, plus the user's reasonable attorney's fees, and potential punitive damages if the violation was knowing. The bill also allows for class action lawsuits for violations.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 19 nays 75 (on 02/18/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/67-2021/bill-actions/ba1330.html |
| BillText | https://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/67-2021/documents/21-0816-02000.pdf |
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