Lexology June 14, 2024
On Thursday, June 13, 2024, Vermont’s Governor Phil Scott vetoed the Vermont Data Privacy Act (H.121) (“VTDPA”), potentially delaying what has been hailed as one of the most robust consumer data privacy laws in the nation. The VTDPA will now head to the General Assembly where it will need a two-thirds majority in each chamber to override the veto. The General Assembly is scheduled to meet at 10 a.m. EST on Monday, June 17.
The Governor’s reasons for vetoing the bill are the same reasons that make the VTDPA unique: a private right of action, expanded protection for minors from addicting online content; and unique expansive definitions and provisions, including in relation to its unique data minimization requirements.
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