Data Privacy Legislation. Consumer Cause of Action Against Big Business in a Red State.

What’s happening? HB 971 (2021 | FL) would allow a consumer, whose personal information has been breached in a data breach, to file a cause of action against a large company who held the data that was breached. A large company is defined as more than $50M in revenue. and collect data from more than 50,000 Floridians.

Why is this important? California and Virginia have passed similar legislation. Momentum for consumers to have more control over their personal data is increasing.

How will this be important? More states are expected to give their residents greater control and provide a path to bring a lawsuit concerning their personal data.

Governing | Florida Bill Would Allow Consumers to Sue Over Data Privacy