Colorado Privacy Update – Pre-Rulemaking Considerations

Colorado, as the third U.S. state to adopt a comprehensive privacy law, is making significant strides in its rule-making activities. On April 12, 2022, the Colorado Attorney General's Office issued prepared remarks from Colorado Attorney General (AG) Phil Weiser and published its pre-rulemaking considerations, opening for invitation comments on eight important pre-rulemaking topics. In his remarks, AG Weiser highlighted the guiding principles of the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), as well key topics requiring feedback. Below are selected takeaways that businesses should consider and prepare for if subject to the CPA. The CPA will take effect July 1, 2023.

The Guiding Principles of the CPA.