Law: Chapter 603A of the Nevada Revised Statutes ('NRS') on Security and Privacy of Personal Information

Regulator: The Nevada Attorney General

Summary: In 2017, Senate Bill 538 for an Act Relating to Internet Privacy entered into force before being further amended in 2019, by Senate Bill 220 for an Act Relating to Internet Privacy, the provisions of which took effect on October 1, 2019. These bills amended Chapter 603A of the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS). The provisions of Chapter 603A of the NRS prohibit an operator of an internet website or online service that collects certain information from consumers from making any sale of such information unless directed by consumers. In addition, operators must establish a designated request address through which a consumer may submit such a request.

Furthermore, notification of data breaches to consumers is required under Section 603A.220 of the NRS. Operators in Nevada must also include certain disclosures in their privacy policies regarding the information they collect. Finally, businesses must take measures to ensure the destruction of information when it is no longer needed.

Senate Bill No. 370 for An Act relating to data privacy was approved, on June 15, 2023, by the Nevada Governor, thereby becoming law. The Act will become effective on March 31, 2024.

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