The Vermont Data Privacy and Online Surveillance Act (“DPOSA”) takes effect January 1, 2028. Governor Phil Scott signed S.71 into law as Act 145 on June 16, 2026.
The law establishes consumer rights and requirements involving data minimization, sensitive data, targeted advertising, personal-data sales, privacy notices, processor contracts, security, and assessments. It also includes consumer-health-data provisions that can apply to businesses below the law’s general numerical thresholds.
For operational guidance and structured compliance documentation tools, visit the CLIClaw Privacy Compliance Library.
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