Vermont Governor Signs Data Privacy Bill
Summary
Vermont Governor Phil Scott has signed S.71, the Vermont Data Privacy and Online Surveillance Act, into law. This legislation makes Vermont the 23rd state to enact a comprehensive data privacy law. However, EPIC has criticized the law, noting it largely mirrors other state laws that they believe do not adequately protect consumers.
IFF Assessment
The article discusses a new data privacy law that is considered insufficient by privacy advocates, indicating a potential gap in consumer protection.
Defender Context
The proliferation of state-level data privacy laws, even those criticized as weak, requires organizations to track and comply with varying regulations. Defenders should monitor evolving legal landscapes to ensure data handling practices align with emerging privacy requirements and potential enforcement actions.