We wanted to remind employers that the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) will be effective on July 1, 2024.

• Oregon Introduces the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (VensureHR)
• Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (HB 4)

We also wanted to remind employers that “Consumer” does not include an employee.

• (7) “Consumer” means an individual who is a resident of this state acting only in an individual or household context. The term does not include an individual acting in a commercial or employment context.

Covered entities should be proactive and create or update the necessary policies, practices, procedures, training, and communications, to be compliant; if not covered, entities could find inspiration to create or update the necessary policies, practices, and procedures regarding data privacy.

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