Attorney General William Tong released guidance advising Connecticut consumers of new privacy rights under the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), effective July 1, 2023. The CTDPA grants consumers rights to access, correct, delete, and opt-out of the sale of personal data and targeted advertising. Businesses must comply with these requirements, obtain consent for sensitive data and children's data, and maintain privacy notices.
In-house legal teams should review vendor contracts (especially data processing agreements), customer agreements (terms of service and privacy policies), and any agreements involving the processing of personal data. Key clauses to examine include those addressing data subject rights (access, correction, deletion), consent mechanisms for sensitive and children's data, opt-out rights for the sale of personal data and targeted advertising, privacy notice content and delivery, data security measures, data retention periods, and breach notification procedures. Updates may be needed to ensure contracts require processors to assist with consumer rights requests, obtain verifiable consent for sensitive/children's data, provide clear opt-out methods, include audit rights for compliance, and align data handling practices with CTDPA requirements.
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TechnologyOfficial Press Release
https://portal.ct.gov/ag/press-releases/2023-press-releases/ag-tong-advises-connecticut-consumers-of-upcoming-rights-under-the-connecticut-data-privacy-act
The Connecticut Data Privacy Act
https://portal.ct.gov/AG/Sections/Privacy/The-Connecticut-Data-Privacy-Act
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https://portal.ct.gov/AG/Privacy/Privacy-Resources
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of states and local governments in filing suit against NHTSA over its rule weakening fuel economy standards for new passenger cars and light trucks. The lawsuit alleges the rule violates the agency’s statutory mandate and the Administrative Procedure Act; no penalty or final remedy is reported.
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong joined a multistate coalition suing the EPA over its repeal of greenhouse gas pollution limits for power plants and separately filed a notice of intent to sue over regulation of existing gas plants. The coalition asks the court to overturn the repeal and restore the protections; the release reports no monetary penalty or final order.
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Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. resolving allegations that the generic drug manufacturers conspired to inflate prices, limit competition, and restrain trade. The settlement includes consumer restitution and injunctive reforms; court approval was being sought.
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter opposing a DHS rule that allows certain affirmative asylum applications to be referred to removal proceedings without an asylum officer interview. The coalition argues the rule violates federal law and harms asylum seekers, including unaccompanied children; this was a policy opposition letter, not a privacy enforcement action.
Connecticut and Massachusetts co-led a coalition protest urging FERC to reject the proposed NextEra Energy-Dominion Energy merger. The coalition argued that the merger could increase market power and threaten energy affordability, reliability, and competition; the release does not report a final enforcement decision or penalty.
Connecticut officials warned residents about potential home improvement scams before an approaching nor’easter, including unlicensed contractors, high-pressure sales tactics, and demands for full payment upfront. The release provides consumer guidance on checking contractors and contract requirements; it does not announce an enforcement action or penalty against a named entity.