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House panel hears amendments to Montana consumer data privacy law; insurers seek clarifications
Summary
Sen. Daniel Zolnikov reviewed amendments to Montana's consumer data privacy law that expand protections for young adults, tighten exemptions and lower thresholds for covered entities; insurance and financial representatives asked for narrowly tailored exemptions and clearer interplay with federal GLBA rules.
Sen. Daniel Zolnikov summarized proposed amendments to the Montana Consumer Data Protection Act, telling the House Judiciary Committee the law (effective Oct. 1, 2024) gives consumers rights over online data and that this bill refines definitions, expands protections for people under 18 in some contexts and adjusts thresholds for businesses covered by the law.
Zolnikov said the bill clarifies what constitutes an online service, narrows certain affiliate exemptions, and lowers the consumer threshold for covered…
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