Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that expands protections for consumer data and requires information sharing about data use in Pennsylvania.

Highlights:

• Expands the definition of “sensitive information” to include the following (Sec. 2):

• Social security number;

• Driver’s license number or a state identification card number; and

• Financial account number plus any security code or password that would permit access to the account.

• Establishes consumers’ right to do each of the following regarding their data (Sec. 3):

• Confirm whether or not a controller is processing or accessing their data, unless the access would require the controller to reveal a trade secret;

• Correct inaccuracies in their personal data;

• Delete personal data provided by or about themselves;

• Obtain a copy of their personal data; and

• Opt out of the processing of their personal data for targeted advertising or the sale of personal data.

• Requires a controller of personal data to comply with a request by a consumer to exercise their rights under this Section (Sec. 3).

• Specifies that this Act takes effect one year after passage (Sec. 12).

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