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Can you summarize H.B. No. 376?
House Bills > Enact Ohio Personal Privacy Act
Short Summary
The Ohio Personal Privacy Act applies to businesses operating in Ohio or targeting Ohio consumers. It grants consumers the right to know what personal data businesses collect about them, request copies of their personal data, correct inaccuracies, and request the deletion of personal data. Consumers can also opt out of the sale of their personal data and targeted advertising. The Act prohibits businesses from discriminating against consumers for exercising their rights. The Attorney General has exclusive authority to enforce the Act, and violations may result in civil penalties.
Whom does it apply to?
Businesses that conduct business in Ohio or produce products or services targeted to consumers in Ohio
What does it govern?
The Ohio Personal Privacy Act
What are exemptions?
Government bodies, financial institutions governed by the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, covered entities or business associates governed by HIPAA, institutions of higher education, business-to-business transactions, and certain types of personal data regulated by federal laws
What are the Penalties?
Civil penalties of up to $5,000 per violation
Jurisdiction
Ohio