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CTDPA

Connecticut Data Privacy Act

In force privacy consumer rights
WhenIn effect since 1 July 2023
Who enforces itState Attorney General
Who it applies toBusinesses that process personal data of the state's residents above the law's thresholds. Thresholds, exemptions and sensitive-data rules differ by state.
ThresholdsFrom July 1, 2026: 35,000+ consumers, or any controller that processes sensitive data or offer… Universal opt-outControllers must honor universal opt-out preference signals for targeted ads and sales since J… Cure periodMandatory 60-day cure ended December 31, 2024 Request deadline45 days, extendable once by 45 days Maximum penaltyUp to $5,000 per willful violation under CUTPA, plus restitution, disgorgement and injunctions Private actionNo private right of action under the CTDPA.

Recent developments

  • 12 Aug 2026 New Law signed High 68 US-NJ New Jersey Attorney General

    New Jersey enacts Age-Appropriate Design Code (A4015) signed by Governor Sherrill

    The NJAADC introduces comprehensive safety‑by‑design rules for minors online, setting a new national benchmark for age‑appropriate design. On August 11, Governor Sherrill signed A4015, the New Jersey Age-Appropriate Design Code (NJAADC). The law, effective September 1, 2027, imposes safety defaults, bans dark patterns, and creates a private right of action. It applies to online services meeting revenue or data‑processing thresholds and includes enforcement under the Consumer Fraud Act.

    Effective: 1 September 2027. Penalty: $5k per violation or treble damages (whichever is greater). A4015.

    Source: Future of Privacy Forum. CTDPA in the regulations library.

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