Other Laws Related to Disclosure of Sharing of Personal Information
In addition, California and Utah laws, although not specifically targeted to on-line businesses, require all nonfinancial businesses to disclose to customers, in writing or by electronic mail, the types of personal information the business shares with or sells to a third party for direct marketing purposes or for compensation. Under the California law, businesses may post a privacy statement that gives customers the opportunity to choose not to share information at no cost.
California Civil Code §§
1798.83 to .84 (“Shine the Light Law”)
Utah Code §§
13-37-201 to -203
Privacy of Personal Information Held by Internet Service Providers
See also 2017 and 2018
Privacy Legislation Related to Internet Service Providers.
Two states, Nevada and Minnesota, require Internet Service Providers to keep private certain information concerning their customers, unless the customer gives permission to disclose the information. Both states prohibit disclosure of personally identifying information, but Minnesota also requires ISPs to get permission from subscribers before disclosing information about the subscribers’ online surfing habits and Internet sites visited.
Minn. Stat. §§
325M.01 to .09
Nevada Revised Stat. §
205.498