Colorado Privacy & Security Compliance Guide

🚨 Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) - Effective July 1, 2023 (Active)

July 1, 2023 (Active)

Active enforcement - businesses processing 100,000+ Coloradans' data must comply

🏔️ COLORADO: AUTOMATED PROFILING RESTRICTIONS

Tech Hub Innovation: Boulder/Denver tech corridor companies must implement Universal Opt-Out signals - first state to require automated privacy preference recognition.

Cannabis Industry Unique Challenge:
• Seed-to-sale tracking systems
• Customer purchase history
• Medical marijuana patient data
• Compliance with federal restrictions

Outdoor Recreation Data: Colorado's massive outdoor industry (skiing, hiking, camping) generates location data, equipment rentals, and seasonal visitor information under CPA protection.

Energy Sector: Oil/gas companies in Denver and renewable energy firms processing employee and landowner data face CPA compliance alongside environmental regulations.

Colorado by the Numbers

5.8 million

Population

125,000+

Businesses Affected

89

Recent Data Breaches

$$20,000 per violation

Per Violation Fine

Who Must Comply in Colorado?

Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) applies to businesses that:

  • Process personal data of Colorado residents
  • Meet revenue or data volume thresholds
  • Sell products/services to Colorado consumers
  • Have physical or digital presence in Colorado

Colorado-Specific Requirements

CPA includes Universal Opt-Out mechanism requirements and enhanced rights for sensitive data. First state to require opt-in consent for certain automated profiling.

Recent Colorado Privacy & Security Cases

UCHealth cyberattack (2024) - 4M patient records

Colorado Dept of Transportation breach (2023)

Denver Public Schools ransomware (2024) - Student data

Major Colorado Business Centers

Key cities where privacy compliance is critical for business success:

  • Denver
  • Colorado Springs
  • Aurora
  • Fort Collins
  • Lakewood

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