WA HB 1002: Bill House
Washington HB 1002 introduces new data privacy regulations affecting consumer rights and data handling practices for businesses operating in the state.
Aforeworn detected this change in the US State Data-Privacy Laws space on September 2, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. All businesses collecting consumer data in Washington, including multistate retailers, adtech/data brokers, and SaaS platforms. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the provided text.. 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 requirements for consumer opt-out rights, data minimization, and risk assessments for sensitive data.
Who it affects
All businesses collecting consumer data in Washington, including multistate retailers, adtech/data brokers, and SaaS platforms.
What you must do
Review and update data handling practices to comply with new consumer privacy regulations.
Deadline
Not specified in the provided text.
Source: https://wslwebservices.leg.wa.gov/legislationservice.asmx/GetLegislationByYear?year=2026
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