AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- RHODE ISLAND DELETE ACT

Summary

The bill adds a new chapter to Rhode Island’s commercial law that obligates businesses classified as data brokers to register annually with the Department of Business Regulation, pay a fee, and disclose detailed information about the personal data they collect and share. It also establishes a fund to support a public website and an accessible mechanism for consumers to request deletion of their data. The measure aims to increase transparency and give consumers more control over their personal information.

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