Kane In Your Corner: New Jersey's new data protection law takes effect
New Jersey has passed a new data protection law that takes effect this Wednesday.
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If you're worried about the privacy of your personal information, there's some good news.
News 12's Walt Kane is In Your Corner with a new development that could give you more control over your data. New Jersey has passed a new data protection law that takes effect this Wednesday.
Every time we use the internet, we're giving companies a treasure trove of information about ourselves. This information often winds up in the hands of data brokers. But under the new law, consumers will be able to get copies of their data, correct any inaccurate information, have any personal information deleted, and opt out of having data used for targeted advertising or profiling.
If your information is misused, businesses could face fines of $10,000 to $20,000. New Jersey is now the 19th state to pass a data privacy law, and it's a big win for consumers.
