Alabama Enacts Comprehensive Data Privacy Law - White & Case LLP
Alabama has enacted a comprehensive data privacy law, joining the growing list of US states with consumer privacy protections. The law includes provisions similar to CCPA/CPRA, such as opt-out rights, data broker registration, and requirements for risk assessments on sensitive data and automated decision-making.
Aforeworn detected this change in the US State Data-Privacy Laws space on July 6, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Multistate retailers, adtech/data brokers, SaaS platforms, privacy consultants should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Law effective 1 year after enactment (likely mid-2025); specific deadlines for data broker registration may be earlier.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors US State Data-Privacy Laws continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Alabama now has a comprehensive data privacy law with opt-out rights, data broker registration, and risk assessment requirements for sensitive data and ADMT.
Who it affects
Multistate retailers, adtech/data brokers, SaaS platforms, privacy consultants
What you must do
Review and update privacy policies, implement opt-out mechanisms (including universal opt-out via GPC), register as data broker if applicable, and conduct risk assessments for sensitive data processing and automated decision-making.
Deadline
Law effective 1 year after enactment (likely mid-2025); specific deadlines for data broker registration may be earlier.
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