A Deep Dive Into The Colorado Privacy Act

Synopsis:In the absence of federal legislation, Colorado recently joined a growing number of states with its own comprehensive privacy law. The Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), effective July 1, 2023, is equal parts consumer protection and compliance blueprint. This article provides consumers and business owners with the information needed to assess their rights and compliance obligations under the CPA. At first glance, the CPA is relatively straightforward. As with all legislation, however, judicial interpretation, exceptions, and omissions are as important as the text itself. In future articles, attorney Chris Spurr, CIPM/US-CIPM will focus on the CPA's omissions and distinctions as compared to other comprehensive state laws – a crucial exercise in the age of cross-border commerce and patchwork regulations.