Indiana Privacy & Security Compliance Guide
🚨 Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act (ICDPA) - Effective January 1, 2026 (ACTIVE)
January 1, 2026 (ACTIVE)
ACTIVE ENFORCEMENT - Applies to businesses processing 100,000+ Indiana consumers' data or 25,000+ with 50%+ revenue from data sales
🚨 INDIANA: NEW COMPREHENSIVE LAW ACTIVE JAN 1, 2026
CRITICAL UPDATE: Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act went live January 1, 2026. Businesses processing Indiana resident data must comply immediately.
Who Must Comply:
• Businesses processing 100,000+ Indiana consumers' data per year
• OR processing 25,000+ consumers with 50%+ revenue from data sales
• Applies regardless of physical presence in Indiana
Key ICDPA Requirements:
• Consumer Rights: Access, deletion, correction, data portability, opt-out of sales
• Privacy Notices: Clear disclosure of data collection, processing purposes
• Data Protection Assessments: Required for sensitive data processing
• Opt-Out Mechanisms: Universal opt-out signal recognition
• 30-Day Cure Period: AG provides cure opportunity for good-faith violations
Pharmaceutical Industry Alert: Eli Lilly headquarters means massive pharma data concentration. Clinical trial data, patient information, and research data require enhanced ICDPA protections.
Racing Industry Data:
• Indianapolis Motor Speedway fan databases
• NASCAR team telemetry and analytics
• Racing participant personal information
• Ticket sales and hospitality data
Enforcement Timeline: Indiana AG establishing enforcement priorities Q1 2026. Expect early enforcement actions targeting obvious violations (no privacy policy, no opt-out mechanism). Good-faith compliance efforts will receive cure period.
Indiana by the Numbers
6.8 million
Population
150,000+
Businesses Affected
95
Recent Data Breaches
$$7,500 per violation
Per Violation Fine
Who Must Comply in Indiana?
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act (ICDPA) applies to businesses that:
- Process personal data of Indiana residents
- Meet revenue or data volume thresholds
- Sell products/services to Indiana consumers
- Have physical or digital presence in Indiana
Indiana-Specific Requirements
ICDPA effective Jan 1, 2026 includes consumer rights (access, deletion, correction, portability, opt-out), data protection assessments, and enhanced pharmaceutical manufacturing requirements. 30-day cure period for good-faith violations.
Recent Indiana Privacy & Security Cases
Eli Lilly data incident (2024) - Research information
Indiana University Health breach (2023) - Patient records
Purdue University hack (2024) - Academic data
ICDPA enforcement expected Q1 2026 - AG establishing enforcement priorities
Major Indiana Business Centers
Key cities where privacy compliance is critical for business success:
- Indianapolis
- Fort Wayne
- Evansville
- South Bend
- Carmel
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