Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) (Colorado)
Colorado has enacted the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) (Colorado). The law is currently in effect. It applies to controls or processes personal data of >=100,000 consumers per year or >=25,000 consumers and derives revenue or discounts from sale of personal data. Consumers have the right to delete their data, correct inaccurate data, opt out of data sales. Violations can result in penalties of up to $20,000 per violation.
Important Notes
Universal opt-out mechanism required as of July 1, 2024. 60-day cure period through Jan 1, 2025, then AG discretion. Penalty up to $20,000 per violation.
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What is the Colorado and who does it apply to?
The Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) (Colorado) is Colorado's comprehensive consumer privacy law, effective 2023-07-01. Controls or processes personal data of >=100,000 consumers per year OR >=25,000 consumers AND derives revenue or discounts from sale of personal data
What rights do Colorado consumers have under Colorado?
Under the Colorado, Colorado consumers have the right to: access their personal data, request deletion of their data, correct inaccurate data, obtain a portable copy of their data, opt out of the sale of their personal data, opt out of targeted advertising, opt out of profiling for significant decisions, appeal a denial of their privacy rights request.
Does Colorado require consent for sensitive data?
Yes. The Colorado requires businesses to obtain affirmative consent before processing sensitive personal data. This includes data such as health information, biometric data, precise geolocation, and other sensitive categories.
What are the penalties for violating Colorado?
Violations of the Colorado can result in civil penalties of up to $20,000 per violation and up to $20,000 per willful violation. There is no private right of action — enforcement is exclusively by the state Attorney General.
Does Colorado require a data protection assessment?
Yes. The Colorado requires businesses to conduct data protection assessments for high-risk processing activities such as targeted advertising, sale of personal data, sensitive data processing, and certain profiling activities.
Is there a universal opt-out requirement under Colorado?
Yes. The Colorado requires businesses to recognize universal opt-out preference signals effective 2024-07-01. This means businesses must honor browser-based or device-level opt-out signals such as Global Privacy Control (GPC).
How long does a business have to respond to a consumer request under Colorado?
Businesses must respond to consumer privacy requests within 45 days under the Colorado. An extension of up to 45 additional days is available with notice to the consumer. If a request is denied, businesses must provide an appeals process with a response within 45 days.
Official Source
Colorado Attorney General
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Last verified: 2026-06-01 · DataTactic provides reference information only. This is not legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney for compliance guidance.