Key point: Our new chart compares the data broker laws of California, Connecticut, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, and Vermont, covering applicability standards, registration and disclosure obligations, consumer rights, and penalties.

State data broker laws are proliferating, and they vary widely in scope and structure. Connecticut recently passed a data broker registration law similar to California’s existing law with statutory penalties of $200 per day, per violation. Meanwhile, Vermont significantly amended its law to create new bonding, due diligence, and breach notification requirements.

To help track these differences, we built a comparison chart covering:

• How each state defines “data broker” and what information is covered
• Applicability thresholds
• Annual registration and disclosure requirements
• Whether the law creates substantive consumer rights or a delete/opt-out mechanism
• Other notable provisions
• Penalty structures

The chart is designed as a quick-reference tool for compliance counseling and issue spotting. You can find the chart here and in our Resource Center.