S.2766

Requires any entity that knowingly collects, shares or sells to third parties the personal data of a consumer to register with the department of business regulations and permits for the consumer to request deletion of the personal data.

Introduced·3/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island Delete Act requires data brokers to register and allows consumers to request deletion of their personal data.

The Rhode Island Delete Act mandates that any entity knowingly collecting, sharing, or selling personal data of consumers to third parties must register with the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation. Consumers can request the deletion of their personal data through a mechanism established by the department. Data brokers must comply with specific requirements, including maintaining an accessible deletion mechanism, submitting reports to the department, and undergoing audits.

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Where it stands

Current
Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technology Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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6
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Tech: Be held for further study

5 Yea

DDDDD

0 Nay

2 Absent

DR

Calendar

Mar 31

12:00 AM

Senate Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technol Hearing

History

Mar 31

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 27

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)

Mar 20

Senate

Committee transferred to Senate Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technol