Connecticut

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Code/Regulations

Effective Date:  July 1, 2023

Details

Threshold

For-profit entities that conduct business in Connecticut or produce products and services that are intentionally targeted to Connecticut residents ("consumers") and that during the preceding calendar year fall into one of the following two categories:

(1) Processed the personal data of at least 100,000 consumers (excluding personal data processed solely to complete transactions); OR

(2) Processed the personal data of at least 25,000 consumers and derived more than 25 percent of gross revenue from the sale of personal data

Definition of "Personal Data"

Any information that is linked or reasonably linkable to an identified or identifiable individual. Does not include de-identified data or publicly available information. Personal data does not include data from people acting in an employment or commercial context.

 Definition of "Sensitive Data"

As with all state general privacy laws, includes the following Personal Data:

  • Race or ethnic origin;
  • Religious beliefs;
  • Citizenship or immigration status;
  • Genetic data;
  • Biometric data;
  • Physical or mental health diagnosis; and 
  • Sexual orientation.

In addition, Connecticut's definition also includes:

  • Sex life;
  • Precise geolocation; and
  • Personal data collected from a known child.

Definition of "Sale"

Exchange of personal data for monetary or other valuable consideration by the controller to a third party

Data-Protection Assessments

Required for processing activities with a heightened risk of harm, including targeted advertising, sale of personal data, processing of sensitive data, and certain profiling

Opt-In Consent Required for Processing Sensitive Data 

Yes

Consumer Rights to Confirm Processing, Request Access, Correction, Deletion & Portability

Yes

Consumer Right to Opt Out of Sale

Yes

Consumer Right to Opt Out of Targeted Ads

Yes

Consumer Right to Opt Out of Profiling

Yes

Pseudonymous Data Exempt from Consumer Requests

Yes

Appeal Rights

Yes

Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Required Recognition/Date

Yes (January 1, 2025)

Data of Minors

Process sensitive data of a known child in accordance with COPPA

Consent to sell personal data of minors 13 to 16 or process their personal data for targeted advertising

GLBA Exemption

Yes (both entity-level and data-level)

HIPAA Exemption

Yes (entity-level)

Applies/Does Not Apply to Personal Information in a Commercial or Employment Context

Does not apply to commercial or employment context; applies in an individual or household context

Nonprofit Exemption

Yes

Private Right of Action

No

Cure Period

60 Days

Cure Period Expiration

December 31, 2025

Enforcement Authority/Damages

Attorney General/up to $5,000 per violation

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