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SB 52

PRIVACY RIGHTS ACT

104th Regular Session Introduced by Sue Rezin

Illinois SB 52 establishes privacy rights protections governing personal data collection, use, and consumer access—balancing individual privacy interests against business operational compliance obligations.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Bill Summary · SB 52

Legislative bill overview

SB 52, the Privacy Rights Act, is an Illinois bill sponsored by Senator Sue Rezin that appears designed to establish or strengthen privacy protections for state residents. Based on its recent legislative history, the bill has undergone committee amendments and is currently in the assignment process, indicating ongoing refinement of its provisions before full chamber consideration.

Why is this important

Privacy legislation directly affects how businesses, government agencies, and individuals handle personal data. Such bills can influence data collection practices, consumer rights to access or delete personal information, and potential penalties for misuse—impacting both individual privacy and business compliance costs across Illinois.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and definitions: Disagreement over what constitutes "personal information" and which entities are covered (small businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, etc.)
  • Compliance burden: Concerns from businesses about implementation costs and operational complexity versus consumer advocates wanting stronger protections
  • Enforcement mechanisms: Debate over whether private citizens, the Attorney General, or both can sue for violations, and what penalty levels are appropriate

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

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