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Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR)

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Maximum Fine
$50,000 per violation
Scope
State
Regulator
DLA
Status
Pending

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Overview

The Florida Digital Bill of Rights establishes comprehensive digital privacy rights for Florida residents and obligations for businesses processing personal data.

Key Facts

  • Expected to be enacted in 2024
  • Enforced by Department of Legal Affairs
  • Includes consumer rights and business obligations

Digital Consumer Rights

Fundamental rights granted to Florida consumers in the digital space.

Requirements

  • Right to access
  • Right to delete
  • Right to correct
  • Right to portability
  • Right to opt-out

Examples

  • Access request systems
  • Deletion procedures
  • Correction mechanisms
  • Data portability tools

Transparency

Clear disclosure of data practices to consumers.

Requirements

  • Privacy notice requirements
  • Processing disclosures
  • Data sharing practices
  • Rights information
  • Regular updates

Examples

  • Privacy policies
  • Notice templates
  • Disclosure forms
  • Rights notifications

Data Security

Implementation of reasonable security measures.

Requirements

  • Security assessments
  • Technical controls
  • Administrative measures
  • Staff training
  • Incident response

Examples

  • Security policies
  • Training materials
  • Incident plans
  • Assessment reports

Compliance Requirements

Consumer Request Handling

Procedures for handling and responding to 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

Notice Requirements

Development and maintenance of compliant privacy notices.

Implementation Steps

  • Create privacy notice
  • Include required elements
  • Make easily accessible
  • Update regularly
  • Document changes

Required Documentation

  • Privacy notice
  • Update history
  • Distribution records
  • Review logs
  • Change documentation

Opt-Out Implementation

Implementation of opt-out mechanisms for targeted advertising and sales.

Implementation Steps

  • Develop opt-out systems
  • Create user interface
  • Process opt-outs promptly
  • Maintain records
  • Regular testing

Required Documentation

  • Opt-out procedures
  • Technical specifications
  • Processing records
  • Testing logs
  • Maintenance records

Enforcement & Penalties

Department of Legal Affairs Enforcement

The Florida Department of Legal Affairs has authority to enforce the FDBR.

Penalty Categories

Civil Penalties
Up to $50,000 per violation
For violations of consumer rights
Willful Violations
Up to $50,000 per violation
For intentional violations
Injunctive Relief
Court Orders
Orders to cease violations

Example Cases

Hypothetical Case 1
$150,000
2024 - Multiple violations of consumer rights
Hypothetical Case 2
$100,000
2024 - Failure to implement opt-out mechanisms

Cure Period

Organizations have 30 days to cure violations after notification.

Penalty Categories

Initial Notice
No immediate penalty
30-day opportunity to cure violation
Failure to Cure
Up to $50,000 per violation
If violation not cured within 30 days
Repeat Violations
Up to $50,000 per violation
No cure period for repeat violations

Example Cases

Hypothetical Case 3
Cured - No Fine
2024 - Violation remedied within cure period
Hypothetical Case 4
$75,000
2024 - Failed to cure violation within 30 days