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With 3 states changing their privacy laws, more than half the US population is now covered
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Stacker , KVIA ABC-7
· July 21, 2026
· 4 min read
On July 1, Connecticut lowered the number of residents’ data a business has to handle before the state’s privacy law applies. The threshold dropped from 100,000 consumers to 35,000, a 65% cut, according to Clym ’s analysis of Connecticut’s updated privacy law. Connecticut also removed the thresho...
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Key takeaway The threshold dropped from 100,000 consumers to 35,000, a 65% cut, according to Clym ’s analysis of Connecticut’s updated privacy law.
Why this matters in The El Paso
As El Paso businesses navigate the evolving landscape of state privacy laws, the recent changes in Connecticut, Arkansas, and Utah serve as a reminder that companies operating in multiple states must be vigilant in complying with varying regulations. With more than half of the US population now covered by state privacy laws, El Paso entrepreneurs must ensure they are aware of the specific requirements in each state where they operate. The updated laws in Connecticut, which expand the definition of sensitive data and lower the threshold for applicability, may have significant implications for local companies that handle personal data from residents in other states. El Paso businesses should review their data collection and handling practices to ensure compliance with the new regulations, particularly if they operate in states with stricter privacy laws, to avoid potential fines and reputational damage.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? On July 1, Connecticut lowered the number of residents’ data a business has to handle before the state’s privacy law applies. The threshold dropped from 100,000 consumers to 35,000, a 65% cut, according to Clym ’s analysis of Connecticut’s updated privacy law. Connecticut also removed the thresho...
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