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Can you summarize 9 VTST 2430?
GENERAL PROVISIONS > Definitions
Short Summary
This chapter governs the protection of personal information in the state of Vermont. It defines various terms related to the collection, sale, and licensing of personal information. The chapter establishes the concept of ‘brokered personal information’ and ‘data broker’ and outlines the elements that constitute brokered personal information. It also defines ‘business’ and ‘consumer’ in the context of this chapter. The chapter further defines ‘data collector’ and ’encryption’ and provides examples of activities that do not qualify a business as a data broker. Additionally, it defines ‘personally identifiable information’ and ‘record’ and explains the concept of ‘redaction’. The chapter also defines ‘security breach’ and provides factors to consider in determining whether personally identifiable information or login credentials have been acquired without authorization. Overall, this chapter sets the framework for protecting personal information and regulating the activities of businesses, data brokers, and data collectors in Vermont.
Whom does it apply to?
Businesses, data brokers, and data collectors
What does it govern?
PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
What are exemptions?
Certain activities conducted by a business, such as developing or maintaining third-party e-commerce or application platforms, providing directory assistance or directory information services, providing publicly available information related to a consumer's business or profession, or providing publicly available information via real-time or near-real-time alert services for health or safety purposes, do not qualify the business as a data broker.
What are the Penalties?
Not specified
Jurisdiction
Vermont