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Arkansas

Data Privacy Law Status

No Law
Law Status
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Law Name
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Effective Date
low
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No Comprehensive Privacy Law

Arkansas has not enacted a comprehensive consumer privacy law. Federal laws still apply. Monitor the Arkansas legislature for updates.

Arkansas has not enacted a comprehensive consumer privacy law. Businesses operating in Arkansas are not subject to a state-level data privacy statute, though federal laws such as COPPA, HIPAA, and the FTC Act still apply. Arkansas residents do not currently have state-granted rights to access, delete, or opt out of the sale of their personal data.

How Arkansas Compares to Neighboring States

StateLawStatusEffective DatePriority
Arkansas ◀ArkansasNo LawN/Alow
MissouriMissouriNo LawN/Alow
LouisianaLouisianaNo LawN/Alow
MississippiMississippiNo LawN/Alow
OklahomaOklahomaNo LawN/Alow

Frequently Asked Questions — Arkansas Privacy Law

Does Arkansas have a data privacy law?

No. Arkansas has not enacted a comprehensive consumer privacy law. Businesses do not have state-specific privacy compliance obligations in Arkansas, though federal privacy laws still apply.

Do Arkansas residents have privacy rights?

Arkansas residents do not have state-granted privacy rights such as the right to access, delete, or opt out of the sale of their personal data. Federal laws like COPPA (for children's data) and HIPAA (for health data) provide some protections.

Could Arkansas enact a privacy law in the future?

Possibly. Over 20 states have now enacted comprehensive privacy laws and legislative activity is ongoing across the country. Monitor the Arkansas legislature for updates.

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Data Methodology

DataTactic researchers verify privacy law data directly against official government sources — Arkansas Attorney General publications, state statutes, and agency websites. Each data point is cross-referenced against primary sources before publication. Records are reviewed and updated when laws or requirements change.

Last verified: 2026-06-01 · DataTactic provides reference information only. This is not legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney for compliance guidance.