Bill > HB1460

This bill amends New Hampshire's existing data privacy law (RSA 507-H) to specifically prohibit covered entities from selling location and other sensitive data related to children. The legislation adds a new provision that explicitly bars the sale of children's personal information, which builds upon existing protections under the federal Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). While current law already requires obtaining consent before processing a child's data, this bill goes further by creating an outright ban on selling such sensitive information. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2027, and while it does not provide additional funding or create new positions, the Department of Justice anticipates that it may impact investigative work, potentially increasing the number of potential violations requiring investigation and enforcement. The fiscal note suggests that the implementation could have an indeterminable cost between $0 and $100,000 annually, which would be absorbed by the state's General Fund. The goal of the legislation appears to be providing enhanced protection of children's personal data by creating a clear legal barrier to its commercial sale.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=2443&inflect=2