Lexology June 27, 2023
On June 18, 2023, Texas’ Governor signed House Bill (HB) 4 which enacts the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act. Texas joins California, Colorado, Connecticut, Indiana, Iowa, Montana, Tennessee, Utah, and Virginia in enacting a comprehensive consumer privacy law. Most of the sections of the law are scheduled to take effect July 1, 2024.
When does the law apply?
In general, the law applies to businesses (referred to as “controllers”) that:
- Conduct business in the state of Texas or produce a product or service consumed by Texas residents; and
- Processes or engages in the sale of personal data.
The law does not apply to small businesses (as defined by the Small Business Administration) and along with several categories...
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