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Washington's attorney general reflects on state's privacy legislation and enforcement
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Fusion42 · 9 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Washington State's Attorney General Nick Brown expressed regret over the lack of a comprehensive privacy law despite prior legislative efforts, highlighting ongoing targeted privacy regulations like the My Health My Data Act and plans for stronger consent and data broker rules. Enforcement focuses on education and resolution over litigation, though more enforcement actions could arise as awareness increases.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Security: Identity & Access.
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Washington privacy enforcement is shifting towards stronger consent and specific protections while broader legislation stalls. You should prepare for tighter rules on biometric and location data and new data broker registrations that will impact your compliance needs.
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