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ARTICLE · 08 JULY 2026

New Jersey Adopts Sweeping New Data Broker Law, Effective Immediately

New Jersey has enacted sweeping legislation that immediately imposes registration requirements and annual fees on data brokers and data collectors, while prohibiting the sale of sensitive personal data. The law's broad definitions and high penalties create compliance obligations for any entity selling New Jersey residents' data, even those with direct customer relationships. With most provisions effective immediately, organizations must quickly assess whether their data practices trigger these novel require

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On June 30, 2026, Governor Mikie Sherrill signed A.5328 into law, making New Jersey the latest in a growing list of states to impose new requirements on businesses involved in the sale of consumer data. The New Jersey law is notable because of its novel breadth, its high registration fees and fines, and the fact that it took effect immediately. Any entity engaged in the sale of the personal data of New Jersey residents should review the new law to determine if its sweeping new requirements apply.

Broad New Requirements for Data Brokers and Data Collectors and Restrictions on Sensitive Data Sales

The law introduces two categories of requirements/restrictions, both of which have broad reach.

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