This bill aims to abolish the collection of racial and educational data in marital application worksheets and to enhance consumer privacy rights and procedures. Specifically, the bill amends RSA 5-C:41, III to remove the requirement for clerks to collect information about the race and ancestry, as well as the level of education of individuals applying for marriage. Additionally, the bill defines "secure and reliable means" as methods that ensure the protection, integrity, and confidentiality of data, including encryption protocols and access controls.

The bill also revises RSA 507-H:2 to apply to businesses that control or process the personal data of a certain number of consumers or derive a significant portion of their revenue from the sale of personal data. It requires the secretary of state to post a link to RSA 507-H on their website. Changes to RSA 507-H:4, II allow consumers to exercise their privacy rights through any secure and reliable means and to designate an authorized agent to opt-out of personal data processing on their behalf. The bill mandates that privacy notices be clear, meaningful, and accessible, including to consumers with disabilities, and outlines the information that must be included in these notices. Controllers are required to establish secure and reliable means for consumers to submit requests to exercise their rights, without the need to create new accounts. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 5-C:41
As Amended by the House: 5-C:41
As Amended by the Senate: 5-C:41, 507-H:1, 507-H:2, 507-H:4, 507-H:6
Version adopted by both bodies: 5-C:41, 507-H:1, 507-H:2, 507-H:4, 507-H:6
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 5-C:41, 507-H:1, 507-H:2, 507-H:4, 507-H:6