Oklahoma House Passes SB 546, Privacy Bill Effective 2027
Oklahoma House passed SB 546, pending governor's approval for 2027 enactment.
Why it matters: Corporate legal teams must prepare for compliance with potential $7,500 fines per violation if they handle large-scale consumer data.
- Oklahoma House passed SB 546 with an 84-4 vote in October 2023.
- Targets businesses managing data of 100,000+ consumers annually or reliant on data sales.
- Oklahomans gain rights to access, correct, and delete their data.
- Non-compliance penalties are up to $7,500 per violation, enforced by Attorney General.
The Oklahoma House of Representatives recently passed Senate Bill 546 with an overwhelming 84-4 vote. This legislation now awaits the governor's approval, aiming to introduce consumer data privacy laws effective January 1, 2027.
The bill targets businesses that process data for over 100,000 consumers annually or those that earn more than half their revenue from selling data linked to more than 25,000 consumers. These businesses must perform data protection assessments and establish formal data processing agreements, which are contracts outlining roles and responsibilities regarding personal data handling.
Oklahoma residents will gain enhanced rights to access, amend, delete, and transfer their personal data. They can also opt-out of targeted advertising, data sales, and significant profiling impacts. Failure to comply with these requirements could lead to fines of up to $7,500 per violation, which will be enforced by the state's Attorney General.National Law Review
Corporate legal teams should note there is a 30-day period to rectify violations before penalties are imposed. Additionally, companies must respond to consumer requests within 45 days, with possible extensions for complex inquiries. IAPP
By the numbers:
- 84-4 — Vote margin by which Oklahoma House passed SB 546.
- 100,000+ — Consumers businesses must handle data for to be affected by SB 546.
What's next: Awaiting the governor's decision on SB 546.