Cookie Consent Requirements Explained

Summary

In Massachusetts, if your website uses cookies and attracts users from the EU, you should have a consent form due to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In the U.S., there is no federal law requiring cookie consent forms, but states like California, Colorado, and Connecticut have specific privacy laws. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) apply to businesses meeting certain criteria. The Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) and the Connecticut Personal Data Privacy and Online Monitoring Act also have specific requirements. Consult a local attorney for detailed guidance.

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IF I have small research lab wordpress sites that I manage do I need cookie consent forms
In Massachusetts, if your website uses cookies and attracts users from the EU, you should have a consent form due to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This is a best practice to maintain transparency about data collection and its use.
what about us laws?
In the U.S, there is currently no federal law requiring cookie consent forms. However, certain states, like California, do have laws related to online privacy. It's advisable to have cookie consent forms as a best practice to respect user privacy.
bbut doesnt california only require it if you are selling data or have a certain amount of revenue?
Yes, you're correct. Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), businesses that meet certain criteria such as having a gross annual revenue of over $* million, buying, selling or sharing personal data of *,* or more consumers, or earning *% of their annual revenue from selling personal data, are required to comply.
are there any other us laws that require consent if we are not selling data or have over * million in gross anual revenue?
In the U.S., aside from California's CCPA, there are no specific federal laws requiring consent for cookies if you're not selling data or have less than $* million in annual revenue. However, best practice is to provide transparency about data collection and its use.
waht about Colorado Privacy Act (effective * July *)
The Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) will become effective on July *, *. It applies to businesses that control or process personal data of *,* or more Colorado residents annually or derive revenue from selling personal data and process data of *,* or more Colorado residents.
what about As amended by the: California Privacy Rights Act (effective * Jan *)
The California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), effective from Jan *, *, will expand the existing California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). It applies to businesses that buy, sell or share personal data of *,* or more California residents annually or have a gross revenue of over $* million.
Connecticut Connecticut Personal Data Privacy and Online Monitoring Act (effective * July *)
The Connecticut Personal Data Privacy and Online Monitoring Act, effective from July *, *, requires businesses to provide notice to consumers about their online monitoring practices. However, the specifics on cookie consent aren't clear yet. It's advisable to consult with a local attorney for detailed guidance.