Technology (Data Privacy)

died · Oklahoma · House Feb 10, 2025

HB 1762: Children; covered entities; data protection impact assessment; personal data of children; Attorney General; effective date.

HB 1762 requires online services targeting Oklahoma children (defined as under 18) to conduct data protection impact assessments and design products in the "best interest of children." It prohibits covered entities (online services processing children's data) from using "dark patterns" to manipulate choices, collecting excessive data, or processing data in ways that could cause physical, emotional, or privacy harm. The law mandates age-appropriate default privacy settings, bans selling or sharing precise geolocation data without consent, and clarifies that de-identified data or public information is excluded. It explicitly states the law does not create private lawsuits for violations or apply to services not reasonably likely to be accessed by children.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires data protection assessments, bans dark patterns & excessive data collection for children, mandating age-appropriate privacy settings to protect minors' data privacy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy Online Safety

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passed · Oklahoma · Senate May 8, 2025

SB 646: Judicial and federal official security and privacy; creating the Oklahoma Federal Official and Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2025. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 646 would create Oklahoma's Federal Official Security Act, requiring state agencies to remove specific personal information of federal officials and their immediate families from public records. Covered information includes home addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, Social Security numbers, school locations for family members, and property details. Agencies must delete such information within 72 hours of a written request, with exceptions for court orders or signed releases. The law aims to prevent public exposure of sensitive data while allowing access under legal circumstances.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires removal of personal data (addresses, SSNs, etc.) from public records, directly protecting privacy of federal officials as a data privacy measure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 10, 2025

HB 1983: Schools; media literacy and cybersecurity to be taught in sixth, seventh, or eighth grades; State Department of Education to adopt curriculum standards; effective date.

HB 1983 requires Oklahoma public schools to teach media literacy and cybersecurity to students in sixth, seventh, or eighth grade starting in the 2027-2028 school year. It mandates a half-unit course covering specific topics like identifying online scams, fake news, deepfakes, password security, and protecting personal information. The State Department of Education must develop curriculum standards, guidelines, teacher training, and accessible resources to support this instruction, including accommodations for English learners and students with disabilities. The bill becomes effective November 1, 2025, with implementation beginning for incoming sixth graders in 2027.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates media literacy/cybersecurity curriculum in grades 6-8, requiring state-developed standards and teacher training to enhance digital literacy skills for students.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates cybersecurity and media literacy education covering data privacy protection, password security, and identifying online threats, directly advancing digital safety and privacy education in schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Teachers Cybersecurity Data Privacy

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 421: Parents' Bill of Rights; modifying applicability of certain right; requiring certain notice. Effective date.

SB 421 requires healthcare providers and facilities in Oklahoma to give parents clear notice about specific parental rights, including consent rights for biometric scans, DNA records, and video recordings of their minor children. It directly affects parents of minors by ensuring they are informed about these rights before certain medical or educational data is collected or shared. The key mechanism adds a new notice requirement for healthcare entities, clarifying when parents must be notified about data collection practices under existing parental rights. The bill does not create new rights but mandates transparency in how providers communicate these established rights to parents.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates healthcare providers to notify parents about biometric scans and DNA collection, strengthening parental consent for minors' data privacy in healthcare settings.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 6, 2025

HB 1012: Data privacy; Oklahoma Computer Data Privacy Act; consumer protection; civil penalties; effective date.

HB 1012, the Oklahoma Computer Data Privacy Act, establishes new rights for Oklahoma consumers regarding their personal data collected by businesses. It directly affects for-profit businesses (excluding ISPs acting as such) that gather consumer information, requiring them to provide clear privacy disclosures, allow consumers to request access or deletion of their data, and enable opting out of data sales. Key mechanisms include mandating businesses to verify consumer requests, disclose data practices online, prohibit discrimination for exercising privacy rights, and impose civil penalties for violations. The law empowers the Oklahoma Attorney General to enforce these provisions and collect penalties into a dedicated state fund. It aligns with federal privacy laws but prioritizes the strongest consumer protections when conflicts arise.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes consumer data rights including access, deletion, and opt-out of sales, strengthening privacy protections per bill's core purpose95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 2291: Electric vehicles; prohibiting certain actions by electric vehicle charging providers; effective date.

HB 2291 requires public electric vehicle charging stations to allow access without memberships, subscriptions, or additional registration. It prohibits providers from collecting unnecessary personal data and mandates that all stations accept standard payment methods like credit cards or mobile payments. The law does not apply to private charging stations reserved for specific individuals or organizations. It takes effect on November 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits unnecessary data collection and mandates standard payment methods, directly protecting user privacy in EV charging technology infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires public EV charging access without memberships, standard payments, and data limits - promotes sustainable transportation infrastructure adoption92% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy Electric Vehicles

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1403: Schools; requiring school districts to offer a parent seminar on a range of youth protection topics; effective date; emergency.

HB 1403 requires Oklahoma public school districts to offer free annual parent seminars covering substance abuse prevention, bullying, mental health awareness, and internet safety (including pornography addiction). These seminars must occur after 6:00 p.m. at least once yearly in a school building and are available to all parents at no cost. School districts may use their own curriculum or adopt the State Board of Education's approved curriculum, but may opt out if their board deems the topics unimportant to families - requiring written justification to the State Board. The State Board must report on implementation progress, attendance, and opt-out reasons to the Legislature by November 2025 and July 2026, with the bill effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly requires parent seminars on internet safety (including pornography addiction), directly addressing technology use for child protection under digital rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy Online Safety

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failed · Oklahoma · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 224: Student data; creating the Oklahoma Education and Workforce Statewide Longitudinal Data System.

Oklahoma Senate Bill 224 creates the Oklahoma Education and Workforce Efficiency Data System (EDS), a secure platform for state agencies to share de-identified student and workforce data across education and employment systems. It directly affects state agencies like the Oklahoma Department of Education, Workforce Commission, and higher education bodies by enabling data integration for improving educational outcomes and taxpayer return on investment. Key provisions include requiring strict privacy compliance (under FERPA and similar laws), prohibiting collection of sensitive data (religion, medical information), and establishing a Governance Council to oversee data access and vendor selection. The system aims to support evidence-based decisions while ensuring data privacy through formal agreements and anonymization for approved users like researchers.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates a data system explicitly for improving educational outcomes via data integration across education/workforce systems, directly advancing educational efficiency and results.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates secure platform for de-identified student data sharing, prioritizing privacy and security protocols per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 2022: Records; Oklahoma Open Records Act; definitions; exemptions; redacting or deleting of certain personal information; advance payments; requests require reasonable specificity; attorney fees; effective date.

HB 2022 amends Oklahoma's Open Records Act to clarify what qualifies as a "record" and expand exemptions for personal information. It specifically adds new exemptions in Section 24A.5, including personal financial data (like credit reports), Social Security numbers, driver records, and contact details submitted for licensing, which must now be redacted from public documents. The bill directly affects public bodies (like government agencies and courts) that handle records and citizens requesting documents, by making it clearer when they can deny requests or remove sensitive details. Key changes include defining "public body" more precisely and requiring requesters to provide reasonable specificity to avoid blanket denials. These updates aim to balance public access with privacy protections for individuals.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates redaction of sensitive personal data (SSNs, financial info) from public records, directly strengthening data privacy protections under technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 20, 2026

SB 546: Data privacy; establishing consumer rights; appeal process; privacy notice; data protection assessments; penalties; liability. Effective date.

SB 546 establishes data privacy rights for Oklahoma residents by requiring businesses that process personal data (referred to as "controllers") to honor consumer requests about their information. It mandates clear privacy notices, prohibits deceptive "dark patterns" for consent, and gives consumers rights to access, correct, or delete their data. The law excludes health data covered by HIPAA, certain nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions. Businesses must respond to requests within specific timeframes and implement data protection measures, with enforcement by the Attorney General.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologySB 546 establishes consumer data privacy rights, mandates business transparency, and prohibits deceptive practices - directly advancing data privacy protections under technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy