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Updated: March 25, 2025
As new laws are passed around the world and in a growing number U. S. States, it is becoming increasingly critical that every website have clear policies that outline privacy concerns and usage by outside visitors. As business owners, we need to protect our digital assets and your website is one of, if not the, most important digital asset associated with your business.
Existing Laws
Several privacy laws already exist in the world and more are on the way. It is imperative that you protect yourself and your business by taking action as soon as possible. As of this writing, we are aware of the following privacy laws:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Online Privacy Protection Act of 2003 (“CalOPPA”)
- California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
- Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 603A
- Delaware Online Privacy and Protection Act (“DOPPA”)
- Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (“VCDPA”)
- Colorado Privacy Act
- Utah Consumer Privacy Act
- Connecticut SB6
- Montana (MCDPA)
- Iowa SF262
- Texas (TDPSA)
- Oregon Consumer Privacy Act
- Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act (DPDPA)
- New Jersey SB 332
- New Hampshire SB 255
- Nebraska LB1074
- UK’s Data Protection Act (UK DPA)
- Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
- Quebec Law 25
- Australia Privacy Act of 1988
Upcoming Laws
There are several more on the way:
- Indiana SB5
- Tennessee HB1181
- Kentucky HB15
- Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024
- Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act
- Rhode Island Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act (DTPPA)
- Hawaii – Senate Bill 418
- Illinois – House Bill 3358
- Massachusetts – Bill S.120
- Minnesota – HF2817/SF2912
- New Jersey – S2834
- New York – SB s5642
- Pennsylvania – HB1049
- Rhode Island – H5930
- Washington – Senate Bill 5376
Furthermore, there will likely be many more on the horizon, especially as more States pass their own laws and the trend catches on.
Automatically Updating Policies
Contact us to find out more about how we can help you setup your own Privacy Policy, Terms of Service and Disclaimer on your own website. This service is offered as an affordable upgrade for Five Point Web Solutions Website Management clients. Also note that we’ve partnered with Termageddon and you can find more information by visiting their website.
