Cybersecurity Policy Report, Legislation to Prohibit Sale of Internet Browsing History Advances in Hawaii, (Feb 26, 2026)
The Hawaii state Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection voted this week to pass a bill that would prohibit the sale of geolocation and Internet browser information without explicit consent.
SB 1163 “aims to enhance privacy protections by prohibiting the sale of certain types of personal data without explicit consent.” The bill specifically targets the sale of geolocation information, data collected through eavesdropping, and Internet browser information. The bill defines geolocation information as “data that can determine or infer a user’s precise location,” while Internet browser information includes “web browsing history and other related data.” The bill would mandate that any sale of this information would require prior express opt-in consent from the user or subscriber, which could be revoked at any time.
The legislation also would clarify that the term “sale” does not include the sharing of information for emergency purposes.
The bill (S.B. 1163, Reg Sess.) is sponsored by Sen. Chris Lee (D.).
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