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Washington: Bill creating a charter of personal data rights introduced to Legislature

House Bill ('HB') 1616 creating a charter of people's personal data rights was introduced, on 25 January 2023, to the Washington House of Representatives. In particular, HB 1616 defines terms, including biometric data, captured personal information, covered entity, data processor, and targeted advertisements, among other things, and provides individuals residing in Washington State with rights, including a right to know, access, object, correct, and delete.

In addition, HB 1616 stipulates requirements for a privacy policy that must be provided by covered entities, including both a long and a short-form privacy policy that is persistently and conspicuously available. Furthermore, HB 1616 clarifies that individuals aged 13 and older will be deemed competent to exercise all rights granted to individuals. Notably, HB 1616 provides specific requirements associated with biometric information, including the collection, disclosure, processing, deletion, and retention of such information.

HB 1616 is a companion bill to Senate Bill ('SB') 5643.

You can read HB 1616 here and track its progress here.

UPDATE (27 January 2023)

HB 1616 referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee

HB 1616 was referred, on 26 January 2023, to the House Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee.

You can read HB 1616 here and track its progress here.

UPDATE (9 January 2024)

HB 1616 reintroduced to House of Representatives

On 8 January 2024, HB 1616 was reintroduced in the House of Representatives and retained in its present status by resolution. 

You can read HB 1616 here and track its progress here.

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