Now There Are 10: The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act

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Texas has joined the nine other states that have comprehensive data privacy laws after Governor Greg Abbott signed the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (the “TDPSA”). Subject to exemptions, the TDPSA applies to any entity (labeled controller under the Act) that (1) conducts business in Texas or produces a product or service consumed by residents of Texas; (2) processes or engages in the sale of personal data; and (3) is not a small business as defined by the US Small Business Administration. The SBA defines a small business as a business with fewer than 500 employees. The law goes into effect on July 1, 2024.