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Texas passed a Data privacy and security Act.

This is a big W for consumers in Texas

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Requires small businesses, as defined by the United States Small Business Administration, to receive consent from consumers before selling consumers’ sensitive data;*

Why carve out exceptions.....

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

We all know why, they are on their payroll

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

My theory is that small businesses are exempt, expect for consent.

I have to read the entire bill, to get an idea of exactly how it is worded, and what is intended.

I'll be back shortly

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

ok... so unfortunately 'small businesses', which is dependent upon the SBA's definiton, seem to be exempt expect for the 'consent' clause

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

That is unfortunate, thanks for taking the time to read it

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

No idea... Im used to that in Texas

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Requires consent before a company is allowed to sell biometric data. I can’t believe that’s legal at all.