Twenty States, One Patchwork: The 2026 State Privacy Map and Why Enforcement Just Got Real
As of mid-2026, twenty US states have comprehensive privacy laws in effect — with Indiana, Kentucky, and Rhode Island the newest arrivals — and Congre...
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5 articles on state privacy law — privacy laws, security frameworks, and regulatory compliance.
Massachusetts Just Did What No Comprehensive State Privacy Law Has Dared: A Private Right of Action With Real Teeth
On June 4, 2026, the Massachusetts House voted 146-0 to pass the Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act — and it carries two features the rest of the...
New York Just Passed the Toughest Health Data Privacy Law in the Country — And It Has Nothing to Do With HIPAA
On June 3 and 4, 2026, the New York Senate and Assembly passed the New York Health Information Privacy Act (S-9269), a standalone statute governing 'r...
State Privacy Bills: Maine, Kentucky, New Hampshire, Maryland, Vermont & New Jersey Latest Moves
Six states made significant moves on consumer data privacy legislation. Maine's chambers remain deadlocked, three amendment bills advanced, Vermont ti...
7 States, One Week: The March 2026 Privacy Legislation Wave Compliance Teams Can't Ignore
Alabama passed a consumer data privacy bill, Connecticut dropped a sweeping CTDPA amendment, and Colorado advanced kids' digital protections — all in ...