Texas HB5495 mandates that web browsers in Texas recognize and comply with global privacy controls, which are browser plug-ins that signal a.

HB5495 introduces a new section in the Texas Business & Commerce Code to authorize the use of global privacy controls, which are browser plug-ins that allow consumers to communicate their decision not to have their personal data sold, shared, or disclosed. Controllers, which are entities collecting personal data online, must treat the use of a global privacy control as a valid request from the consumer. Additionally, web browsers operating in Texas must be enabled to automatically recognize and comply with these global privacy control choices.

Texas HB5495 mandates that web browsers in Texas recognize and comply with global privacy controls, which are browser plug-ins that signal a.

HB5495 introduces a new section in the Texas Business & Commerce Code to authorize the use of global privacy controls, which are browser plug-ins that allow consumers to communicate their decision not to have their personal data sold, shared, or disclosed. Controllers, which are entities collecting personal data online, must treat the use of a global privacy control as a valid request from the consumer. Additionally, web browsers operating in Texas must be enabled to automatically recognize and comply with these global privacy control choices.