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SB 92

AN ACT CONCERNING PROTECTIONS FOR THE ONLINE ECONOMY AGAINST DATA BREACHES AND LIMITS ON INTERNET DATA USAGE.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tony Hwang

SB 92 strengthens Connecticut's data breach protections for online consumers while restricting internet companies' personal data collection and usage practices to enhance cybersecurity.

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Bill Summary · SB 92

Legislative bill overview

SB 92 establishes protections for Connecticut consumers against data breaches affecting online businesses and creates limitations on how internet companies can collect and use personal data. The bill aims to strengthen cybersecurity requirements for online platforms while restricting data collection practices that many consider invasive.

Why is this important

Data breaches have become increasingly common and costly for consumers, often resulting in identity theft and financial fraud. As Connecticut residents conduct more commerce and social interaction online, state-level data protection standards can fill gaps left by federal regulations and hold companies accountable for inadequate security measures.

Potential points of contention

  • Business compliance costs: Online companies may argue that new security mandates and data usage restrictions increase operational expenses, potentially raising prices for Connecticut consumers or discouraging business expansion in the state
  • Definitional clarity: The bill's specific thresholds for what constitutes a reportable breach, which data qualifies as "personal," and what constitutes prohibited "usage" may be ambiguous, creating enforcement challenges and business uncertainty
  • Competitive impact: Connecticut-specific regulations could disadvantage local online businesses compared to out-of-state competitors with fewer compliance burdens, or prompt companies to relocate operations elsewhere

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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