Nebraska Enacts Comprehensive Privacy Law
Lexology April 26, 2024
On April 12, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed Legislative Bill 1074 into law, making Nebraska the 16th U.S. state to enact a comprehensive privacy law. The Nebraska Data Privacy Act (NEDPA) will take effect on January 1, 2025. Nebraska’s law largely mirrors the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act, with some exceptions around required consumer disclosures.
Applicability
The law applies to persons that conduct business in Nebraska or produce products or services targeted at Nebraska residents. It also applies to persons that process or engage in the sale and processing of personal data. Finally, the law applies to any entity not classified as a small business under the Federal Small Business Act, including those that process or sell data. A...