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CT SB01356
CT SB01356An Act Concerning Data Privacy, Online Monitoring, Social Media, Data Brokers And Connected Vehicle Services.
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Introduced
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
In Committee
05/16/2025
05/16/2025
Crossed Over
05/14/2025
05/14/2025
Passed
Dead
06/04/2025
06/04/2025
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025 General Assembly
Bill Summary
To (1) amend various laws concerning (A) consumer data privacy and online monitoring by (i) defining and redefining various terms, (ii) modifying the applicability threshold for controllers and processors, (iii) modifying the entity-level and data-level exemptions, and (iv) imposing additional requirements regarding disclosures and sales of personal data, sensitive data and consumer health data, (B) social media by (i) redefining "social media platform", and (ii) prohibiting a social media platform from requiring a parent to establish an account to submit certain requests concerning a minor, and (C) youth data privacy and online monitoring by (i) defining "know", (ii) eliminating a rebuttable presumption, and (iii) modifying the scope of permissible controller conduct, and (2) provide for the registration and regulation of data brokers.
AI Summary
This bill introduces comprehensive data privacy and consumer protection legislation with multiple key provisions. The bill expands and refines consumer data privacy laws by modifying definitions, establishing new thresholds for data controllers, and creating enhanced protections for consumer data, particularly for minors and sensitive information. The bill requires businesses that meet certain data processing criteria to register as data brokers, implement strict data protection measures, and obtain consumer consent for processing personal data. It introduces new restrictions on how companies can collect, use, and sell personal data, with special provisions for minors' online privacy, including prohibitions on targeted advertising and precise geolocation tracking for underage users. Additionally, the bill includes a novel section on connected vehicle services that allows survivors of domestic violence to request termination of an abuser's access to vehicle-related digital services, providing a mechanism for protecting individuals from potential technological tracking or harassment. The legislation aims to give consumers more control over their personal data, increase transparency in data processing, and provide safeguards against potential misuse of personal information, with specific attention to protecting vulnerable populations like children and domestic violence survivors.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
General Law Committee (Joint)
Last Action
House Calendar Number 606 (on 05/16/2025)
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