New Jersey Adopts Sweeping New Data Broker Law, Effective Immediately - JD Supra
New Jersey has enacted a sweeping data broker law effective immediately, imposing new registration, disclosure, and opt-out requirements.
Aforeworn detected this change in the US State Data-Privacy Laws space on July 8, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Critical. Data brokers operating in New Jersey, including adtech platforms, data aggregators, and any business that collects and sells personal data of NJ residents. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Effective immediately; registration likely required within 30 days.. 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 new law requires data brokers to register with the state, disclose data collection practices, and provide a universal opt-out mechanism (e.g., Global Privacy Control). It also imposes data minimization and risk assessment requirements.
Who it affects
Data brokers operating in New Jersey, including adtech platforms, data aggregators, and any business that collects and sells personal data of NJ residents.
What you must do
Immediately review data collection and sales practices to determine if your business qualifies as a data broker under the new law. If so, register with the state and implement opt-out mechanisms.
Deadline
Effective immediately; registration likely required within 30 days.
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