Privacy Laws
Connecticut
CT
Connecticut Data Privacy Act
CTDPA
Closely modeled after CPA. Requires recognition of universal opt-out signals and provides strong consumer rights.
Effective Date
2023-07-01
Enforcement
Attorney General
Consumer Threshold
100,000 consumers
Revenue Threshold
No threshold
Key Requirements
Clear and accessible privacy notice
Right to access, correct, delete personal data
Right to data portability
Right to opt-out of sale, targeted advertising, profiling
Honor universal opt-out mechanisms
Data protection assessments
Consent for sensitive data
Data minimization
Processor contracts required
Penalties
Up to $5,000 per violation under CUTPA.
Cure Period
60-day cure period (expires December 2024)
E-commerce Relevance
Must honor universal opt-out signals. Consent required before processing sensitive data.