New Jersey enacts comprehensive privacy law
Lexology February 5, 2024
On January 16, Gov. Phil Murphy (D) of New Jersey signed Senate Bill No. 332 into law. The New Jersey privacy law generally follows the same framework found in many of the comprehensive privacy laws enacted by other states and contains many of the same standard features. However, there are a few notable differences, highlighted below, that will require covered businesses to adjust their privacy programs.
Effective date
The New Jersey privacy law will take effect on January 15, 2025, the 365th day following the date of enactment.
Scope and applicability
The law applies to controllers that conduct business in New Jersey or produce products or services that are targeted to New Jersey residents, and that during a calendar year...