Consumer Data Protection Act

HB 2953, the Consumer Data Protection Act, creates new data privacy rights for West Virginia consumers. It requires businesses meeting specific thresholds (e.g., $25 million+ annual revenue or handling 50,000+ consumer records) to allow consumers to request copies of their data, correct inaccuracies, delete their data, and opt out of data sales or sharing. The bill prohibits businesses from discriminating against consumers who exercise these rights and establishes the West Virginia Division of Consumer Protection to enforce the law and create necessary rules. This law directly affects covered businesses operating in West Virginia and all consumers whose data they collect.