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Hawaii

Data Privacy Law Status

No Law
Law Status
None
Law Name
N/A
Effective Date
low
Priority

No Comprehensive Privacy Law

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

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

How Hawaii Compares to Neighboring States

StateLawStatusEffective DatePriority
Hawaii ◀HawaiiNo LawN/Alow
AlaskaAlaskaNo LawN/Alow
CaliforniaCCPA/CPRAIn EffectJanuary 1, 2023critical

Frequently Asked Questions — Hawaii Privacy Law

Does Hawaii have a data privacy law?

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

Do Hawaii residents have privacy rights?

Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii legislature for updates.

More Hawaii Resources

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Data Methodology

DataTactic researchers verify privacy law data directly against official government sources — Hawaii 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.