Senate Bill 262 creating the Florida Digital Bill of Rights was filed, on 3 March 2023, with the Florida State Senate and thereafter, on 6 March 2023, referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism. In particular, the bill outlines definitions, including biometric information, controller and processor, deidentified, genetic information, as well as personal information. More specifically, the bill outlines controller obligations for the collection of consumer data, including specific requirements for the collection of consumer personal data without authorisation, as well as requiring controllers that collect personal information to implement reasonable security procedures and practices to protect such information.

In addition, the bill stipulates that controllers that collect a consumer's personal information disclose certain information regarding their data collection and selling practices to the consumer at or before the point of collection, specifying that such information may be provided through a general privacy policy or through a notice informing the consumer that additional specific information will be provided upon request. Furthermore, the bill outlines consumer privacy rights, including a right to request deletion or correction of certain personal information and a right to opt out of the sale or sharing to third parties.

You can read the bill here and track its progress here.

UPDATE (21 April 2023)

Bill on Florida Digital Bill of Rights referred to Rules Committee

The bill was read, on 11 April 2023, in the Committee on Commerce and Tourism and thereafter, on 19 April 2023, referred to the Rules Committee.

You can read the bill here and track its progress here.

UPDATE (25 April 2023)

Bill on Florida Digital Bill of Rights passes Committee

The bill was passed, on 24 April 2023, by the Rules Committee.

You can read the bill here and track its progress here.

UPDATE (2 May 2023)

Bill on Florida Digital Bill of Rights passes Senate

The bill was passed, on 28 April 2023, by the Senate and thereafter, on 1 May 2023, sent to the Florida House of Representatives.

You can read the bill here and track its progress here.

UPDATE (3 May 2023)

Bill on Florida Digital Bill of Rights passes second reading in House

The bill passed, on 2 May 2023, its second reading in the House of Representatives, and has been added to the calendar for third reading.

You can read the bill here and track its progress here.

UPDATE (4 May 2023)

Bill on Florida Digital Bill of Rights passes third reading in House

The bill passed, on 3 May 2023, its third reading in the House of Representatives, and was returned to the Senate.

You can read the bill here and track its progress here.

UPDATE (9 May 2023)

Bill on Florida Digital Bill of Rights passes both Houses

The bill passed, on 4 May 2023, both Houses of the State Congress and will now be sent to the Governor of Florida for signature.

You can read the bill here and track its progress here.

UPDATE (6 June 2023)

Bill on Florida Digital Bill of Rights sent to Governor

The bill was sent to the Governor of Florida for signature, on 5 June 2023.

You can read the bill here and track its progress here.

UPDATE (6 June 2023)

Bill creating Digital Bill of Rights signed by Governor and becomes law

On 6 June 2023, the bill was signed by the Governor of Florida and will enter into effect on 1 July 2024.

You can read the bill here and view its history here.