Connecticut Privacy & Security Compliance Guide
🚨 Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA) - Effective July 1, 2023 (Active)
July 1, 2023 (Active)
Active since 2023 - covers businesses processing 100,000+ Connecticut consumers' data
🏦 CONNECTICUT: INSURANCE CAPITAL PRIVACY MANDATES
Insurance Capital: Aetna, The Hartford, Travelers headquarters in Connecticut face complex CTDPA compliance for policyholder data, claims processing, and risk assessment algorithms.
Hedge Fund Corridor:
• Greenwich hedge fund data
• Investment advisor records
• High-net-worth client information
• Algorithmic trading systems
Ivy League Research: Yale University's research data, medical school information, and alumni networks require comprehensive CTDPA protection strategies.
Gaming Industry: Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods resort casinos collect vast customer data - unique intersection of tribal sovereignty and state privacy law compliance.
Connecticut by the Numbers
3.6 million
Population
85,000+
Businesses Affected
72
Recent Data Breaches
$$5,000 per violation
Per Violation Fine
Who Must Comply in Connecticut?
Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA) applies to businesses that:
- Process personal data of Connecticut residents
- Meet revenue or data volume thresholds
- Sell products/services to Connecticut consumers
- Have physical or digital presence in Connecticut
Connecticut-Specific Requirements
CTDPA emphasizes data minimization and purpose limitation. Enhanced requirements for automated decision-making and profiling activities.
Recent Connecticut Privacy & Security Cases
Hartford Hospital breach (2023) - 180,000 patients
State of Connecticut payroll hack (2024)
Yale University incident (2023) - Research data
Major Connecticut Business Centers
Key cities where privacy compliance is critical for business success:
- Bridgeport
- New Haven
- Hartford
- Stamford
- Waterbury
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