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This page provides general educational information about cybersecurity laws and regulations. It does not constitute legal advice, legal interpretation, or a substitute for professional legal counsel. Laws change frequently. Always consult a qualified attorney and verify current requirements directly from official government sources before making compliance decisions. DecipherU is not a law firm and does not provide legal services.
Texas Data Privacy and Security Act
The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act is a cybersecurity and privacy law effective July 2024, notable for having no revenue or data volume thresholds. It applies to any entity doing business in Texas that processes personal data, making it the broadest state privacy law by applicability. Small businesses are only exempt from certain data processing limitations.
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Key Requirements
Tex. Bus. & Com. Code § 541.101
Controllers must provide consumers with rights to confirm, access, correct, delete, and obtain personal data
Tex. Bus. & Com. Code § 541.107
Controllers must conduct data protection assessments for targeted advertising, profiling, and processing sensitive data
Tex. Bus. & Com. Code § 541.051
Controllers must limit collection to what is adequate, relevant, and reasonably necessary for the disclosed purpose
How Does TDPSA Affect Cybersecurity Careers?
The lack of thresholds means even smaller cybersecurity firms must comply. GRC analysts serving Texas-based companies must build compliance programs regardless of company size. The broad applicability increases demand for privacy-aware security professionals.
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Read the full text of TDPSA at the official source: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB4
Frequently Asked Questions
What is TDPSA in cybersecurity?
The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act is a cybersecurity and privacy law effective July 2024, notable for having no revenue or data volume thresholds. It applies to any entity doing business in Texas that processes personal data, making it the broadest state privacy law by applicability. Small businesses are only exempt from certain data processing limitations.
How does TDPSA affect cybersecurity careers?
The lack of thresholds means even smaller cybersecurity firms must comply. GRC analysts serving Texas-based companies must build compliance programs regardless of company size. The broad applicability increases demand for privacy-aware security professionals.
What are the penalties for TDPSA non-compliance?
Up to $7,500 per violation; 30-day cure period
Educational Information Only
This page provides general educational information about cybersecurity laws and regulations. It does not constitute legal advice, legal interpretation, or a substitute for professional legal counsel. Laws change frequently. Always consult a qualified attorney and verify current requirements directly from official government sources before making compliance decisions. DecipherU is not a law firm and does not provide legal services.
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