Records / Laws and rulings

Vermont Data Privacy and Online Surveillance Act (S.71, Act 145 of 2026), sale definition and effective date (Vt. Acts 2026, No. 145 (S.71), secs. 1 and 4)

Vermont's law, signed 16 June 2026, starts on 1 January 2028 and counts any valuable consideration as a sale.

Dated 17 Oct 2026Source checked 17 Oct 2026Basis: primary text

In the source's own words
“(46)(A) “Sale of personal data” means the exchange of a consumer’s personal data by the controller with a third party for monetary or other valuable consideration. ... Sec. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE This act shall take effect on January 1, 2028. Date Governor signed bill: June 16, 2026”
Vermont Data Privacy and Online Surveillance Act (S.71, Act 145 of 2026), sale… | AIData.Broker