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MCDPA
Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act
WhenIn effect since 1 October 2024
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.
Thresholds25,000+ Montana consumers (excluding payment-only data), or 15,000+ consumers with over 25% re…
Universal opt-outMust honor opt-out preference signals for targeted ads and sales since January 1, 2025
Cure periodSB 297 eliminated the guaranteed 60-day cure period
Request deadline45 days, extendable once by 45 days with notice
Maximum penaltyUp to $7,500 per violation
Private actionNo private right of action
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