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Bottom line
SB 212 in the Ohio Senate, introduced March 3 by Sen. Jane Roe (R): consumer data privacy for retailers. Status: passed Judiciary committee (October 14).
Why it may matter
Consumer data privacy · Tech & data privacy
Tagged for “personal data” in the title
Key provisions
Who to contact
Sen. Jane Roe · (614) 555-0100 · roe@ohiosenate.gov
Download the briefFull text, as introducedOhio Legislature
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As fast as an hour after we detect a new bill or proposed rule that matches what you watch, and within four hours, around the clock. Massachusetts and South Dakota can't be checked every hour, so their bills may reach you later.
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Watch is $150 a month or $1,500 a year, for up to 5 issues. Desk is $450 a month or $4,500 a year, for up to 20 issues plus a call each quarter. A year costs ten times the monthly price, which is two months free.
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