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SB 47

PERSONAL INFO-BROKER REGISTRY

104th Regular Session Introduced by Mary Edly-Allen and 1 co-sponsor

Illinois requires data brokers to register and disclose personal information collection/sale practices, creating state transparency oversight of the data brokerage industry.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Bill Summary · SB 47

Legislative bill overview

SB 47 establishes a registry system requiring data brokers operating in Illinois to register with the state and disclose their data collection and sale practices. The bill aims to create transparency and accountability in the personal information broker industry by mandating registration, periodic reporting, and compliance with specific operational standards.

Why is this important

Data brokers operate largely outside public view, aggregating and selling personal information on millions of Illinois residents to third parties without clear consumer awareness or consent. This registry would create the first state-level mechanism to track broker activities, potentially serving as a model for other states and giving consumers more visibility into how their data is being commercialized.

Potential points of contention

  • Industry compliance costs: Data brokers may argue that registration requirements, reporting obligations, and regulatory compliance impose significant administrative and operational burdens, potentially driving smaller brokers out of the market
  • Definition scope and loopholes: The bill's definition of "data broker" could be interpreted narrowly enough to exclude certain companies that function similarly (e.g., social media platforms, credit reporting agencies) or broadly enough to capture unintended entities
  • Enforcement and resources: Questions remain about how Illinois will enforce the registry, investigate violations, and whether allocated state resources are sufficient to monitor a potentially large number of brokers

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

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