Colorado Becomes 3rd State to Enact Privacy Law

Colorado is the third state with a comprehensive privacy law, after Gov. Jared Polis (D) signed SB-190 Wednesday, following California and Virginia (see 2106080066). Polis said he hopes his state’s law can become a template for a national law. “In the haste to pass this bill, several issues remain outstanding,” which will require “clean-up legislation next year,” noted Polis: Talks started among legislators and stakeholders. The governor asked negotiators to “strike the appropriate balance between consumer protection while not stifling innovation and Colorado’s position as a top state to do business.” In coming months, the Computer and Communications Industry Association hopes policymakers engage stakeholders "to address implementation issues, so that businesses have sufficient clarity for meeting their new compliance obligations," said CCIA State Policy Director Alyssa Doom.