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Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget2026-05-05

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Plain Language Summary

This bill creates a Consumer Privacy Act for North Carolina that gives residents the right to access, delete, and control their personal data held by large companies. It applies to businesses with $25 million or more in annual revenue that process data on 100,000+ consumers, with various exemptions for healthcare providers, government entities, nonprofits, and financial institutions. The Attorney General enforces violations with a 45-day cure period before penalties up to $7,500 per violation can be imposed.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue this law protects North Carolina residents' privacy by requiring transparency about data collection and giving consumers control over their personal information.
• •It addresses concerns about companies selling consumer data for targeted advertising and provides meaningful enforcement through the Attorney General.
• •The bill includes reasonable thresholds to avoid burdening small businesses while protecting the most vulnerable, including special protections for children and sensitive data like health and biometric information.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may contend the law creates significant compliance costs for businesses, particularly those near the $25 million revenue threshold, potentially reducing competitiveness and innovation.
• •Some argue the broad definitions of personal data and processing activities could be burdensome to implement, and that the 45-day response deadline may be unrealistic for complex requests.
• •Businesses might also be concerned about liability exposure and argue that federal privacy legislation would be more efficient than state-by-state requirements.