Florida Enacts New Data Privacy and Security Laws for Consumer Protection
Florida has enacted new legislation under Chapter 501, Part V of its statutes, specifically addressing Data Privacy and Security for consumer protection. This new part of the law, titled 'DATA PRIVACY AND SECURITY,' outlines various provisions including definitions, applicability, exemptions, and consumer rights. Key aspects of the legislation include consumer rights regarding their personal data, requirements for how 'controllers' (entities determining the purpose and means of processing personal data) respond to consumer requests, and an appeals process. The law also prohibits the waiver or limitation of consumer rights and details the duties of both controllers and 'processors' (entities processing personal data on behalf of a controller). Furthermore, it mandates data protection assessments, addresses deidentified and pseudonymous data, sets requirements for sensitive data, and specifies exemptions for certain uses of consumer personal data. Enforcement and implementation of these new provisions will b...