Vermont becomes 23rd state to enact consumer privacy law - IAPP
Vermont enacted a comprehensive consumer privacy law, becoming the 23rd state to do so. The law includes opt-out rights, data broker registration, and requirements for sensitive data and risk assessments.
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 in 2025 (exact date TBD); compliance actions should begin immediately.. 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
Vermont passed a new consumer privacy law (likely similar to other state laws like CCPA/CPRA) with provisions for opt-out, data broker registration, sensitive data handling, and risk assessments.
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 (e.g., Global Privacy Control), register as a data broker if applicable, and conduct risk assessments for sensitive data processing.
Deadline
Law effective in 2025 (exact date TBD); compliance actions should begin immediately.
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