Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA)
View Law TextMaximum Fine
$5,000 per violation
Scope
State
Regulator
AG
Status
Active
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The Connecticut Data Privacy Act establishes comprehensive privacy rights for Connecticut residents and obligations for businesses processing personal data.
Key Facts
- Effective July 1, 2023
- Enforced by Connecticut Attorney General
- Includes consumer rights and business obligations
- Requires data protection assessments
- Provides 60-day cure period until December 31, 2024
Key Principles
Consumer Rights
Rights granted to Connecticut residents under CTDPA.
Requirements
- Right to access
- Right to delete
- Right to data portability
- Right to correct inaccuracies
- Right to opt-out of targeted advertising
- Right to opt-out of sales
- Right to opt-out of profiling
Examples
- Access request procedures
- Deletion mechanisms
- Data portability formats
- Correction processes
- Opt-out mechanisms
Data Minimization
Requirements for limiting data collection and processing.
Requirements
- Collection limitations
- Processing restrictions
- Storage limitations
- Purpose specification
- Data quality
Examples
- Data inventories
- Processing records
- Retention schedules
- Purpose documentation
Transparency
Clear disclosure requirements for controllers.
Requirements
- Privacy notice requirements
- Processing disclosures
- Rights information
- Sharing practices
- Contact information
Examples
- Privacy policies
- Notice updates
- Rights notifications
- Processing records
Compliance Requirements
Data Protection Assessments
Required assessments for high-risk processing activities.
Implementation Steps
- Identify processing requiring assessment
- Document risks and benefits
- Evaluate safeguards
- Consider alternatives
- Implement controls
Required Documentation
- Assessment procedures
- Risk analyses
- Control documentation
- Review records
- Mitigation plans
Consumer Request Handling
Procedures for handling consumer rights requests.
Implementation Steps
- Establish request procedures
- Implement verification methods
- Set response timelines
- Train staff
- Document responses
Required Documentation
- Request procedures
- Verification methods
- Response templates
- Training materials
- Request logs
Consent Management
Requirements for obtaining and managing consent.
Implementation Steps
- Identify consent requirements
- Implement consent mechanisms
- Document consent
- Manage withdrawals
- Regular reviews
Required Documentation
- Consent records
- Consent forms
- Withdrawal procedures
- Review logs
- Training materials
Enforcement & Penalties
Attorney General Enforcement
The Connecticut Attorney General has exclusive authority to enforce the CTDPA.
Penalty Categories
Civil Penalties
Up to $5,000 per violation
For each willful violation
Injunctive Relief
Varies
Court orders to cease violations
Example Cases
Example Case 1
$50,000
2023 - Multiple violations of consumer rights
Example Case 2
$25,000
2023 - Failure to implement required safeguards