Illinois Considering Data Privacy Law
Beginning with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in 2018 and continuing with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in 2020, governments have become increasingly active in regulating how businesses use personal information of consumers. Legislation is currently pending before the Illinois General Assembly that would adopt a similar data protection framework for Illinois residents. Businesses that collect, store, or use personal information of Illinois residents should be aware that they may soon have new obligations to provide disclosures, respond to consumer requests about their data, and comply with other requirements.
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