As of January 1, 2026, comprehensive consumer privacy laws in Indiana, Kentucky, and Rhode Island took effect, bringing 20 US states with active privacy statutes. They require clear privacy notices, opt-in consent for sensitive data, and Data Protection Impact Assessments; penalties reach $7,500 per violation in IN and KY and $10,000 in RI, and Rhode Island offers no cure period.
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Indiana, Kentucky, Rhode Island consumer privacy laws now in force
Why this matters for founders
Any startup collecting consumer data should refresh privacy notices, wire up opt-outs and data-subject request handling, and confirm it isn't over the applicability thresholds now that 20 states enforce.
Source: Koley Jessen
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