Independence Day surprise: New Jersey's costly new data broker law - IAPP
New Jersey enacted a stringent data broker law with registration, fee, and opt-out requirements, effective immediately.
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. Data brokers operating in New Jersey, including adtech platforms and data aggregators. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediate; registration likely required within 30 days of law's effective date (July 2024).. 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
New Jersey's data broker law imposes registration with the state, an annual fee, and mandates a universal opt-out mechanism for consumers.
Who it affects
Data brokers operating in New Jersey, including adtech platforms and data aggregators.
What you must do
Register as a data broker with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, pay the annual fee, and implement a universal opt-out mechanism (e.g., via Global Privacy Control).
Deadline
Immediate; registration likely required within 30 days of law's effective date (July 2024).
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