Frier Levitt attorneys Arielle Miliambro and Christopher Maniscalco published an article in NJBIZ, “CLOSING ENTRY: What to know about the New Jersey Data Privacy Act.” The New Jersey Data Privacy Act (NJDPA), which became effective on January 15, 2025, marks a significant step forward in consumer data protection. As one of the latest states to adopt a comprehensive privacy law, New Jersey has joined nearly half the country in setting clear expectations for how businesses collect, use, store, and share personal data. The law imposes rigorous transparency and consent requirements, particularly around sensitive information such as health, financial, and biometric data.
Businesses that operate in New Jersey—or that market their products and services to New Jersey residents—must now navigate a heightened compliance landscape, ensuring they meet NJDPA standards or risk enforcement actions and reputational harm. The law’s broad applicability and fast-approaching implementation deadlines make it critical for companies across all industries to evaluate their data practices and take swift action to align with these new legal obligations.
The Division of Consumer Affairs has discretion through July 1, 2026, to identify potential violations by a controller, issue notice, and provide an opportunity to remedy the issue. If the controller fails to correct the deficiency within 30 days, the Division may move forward with enforcement action.
Arielle and Christopher advise that given the broad scope of the NJDPA, businesses should consult legal counsel to evaluate their compliance obligations.
Read the article for more information on the New Jersey Data Privacy Act: https://njbiz.com/closing-entry-what-to-know-about-the-new-jersey-data-privacy-act/
