New Jersey Bans the Sale of Sensitive Data, Creates Data Broker Registry
Summary
New Jersey has enacted a new law that bans the sale of sensitive data and establishes a data broker registry. This legislation, signed by Governor Mikie Sherrill, applies to all entities and covers all sensitive data as defined by the New Jersey Data Privacy Act.
IFF Assessment
FRIEND
This law strengthens data protection by restricting the sale of sensitive information and increasing transparency through a data broker registry, benefiting defenders.
Defender Context
This development signifies a growing trend of state-level legislation aimed at protecting consumer data privacy. Defenders should be aware of these evolving regulations to ensure compliance and understand how data handling practices are being scrutinized, potentially impacting incident response and data governance.