Cybersecurity Policy Report, Computer Data Privacy Act Advances in Oklahoma, (Feb 22, 2023)
The Oklahoma state House Committee on Government Modernization and Technology has passed a bill called the Oklahoma Computer Data Privacy Act.
HB 1030, which is sponsored by Rep. Josh West (R.), is similar to the measure that was introduced last year by Rep. West that was passed by the House but didn’t get a vote on the Senate floor.
Similar to last year’s version, HB 1030 would require companies to inform consumers of their right to opt out of personalized advertising. The notification must be made in a clear and conspicuous manner on the business’s homepage. Consumers would also have the right to request their data be deleted, the right to know and access their data, and the right to correct inaccurate information.
The bill’s provisions would apply to entities that have annual gross revenue in an amount that exceeds $15 million, or annually buys, sells, receives, or shares for commercial purposes the personal information of 50,000 or more consumers, households, or devices; or derives 25% or more of the business’s annual revenue from selling consumers’ personal information.
The bill does not create a private right action but authorizes the state attorney general to seek penalties of $7,500 for each intentional violation and $2,500 for each unintentional violation. All penalties collected would go into a fund and be used for enforcement, according to the bill.
HB 1030 has an effective date of Jan. 1, 2024.
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