New Jersey Enacts Sweeping Data Broker Law That Could Affect More Businesses Than Expected

New Jersey enacted Assembly Bill 5328 on 30 June 2026, establishing a data broker regulatory framework that extends beyond traditional data brokers to include any business selling or licensing consumer personal information—even those without a primary data business model. Companies face annual registration fees up to $1.5 million and must comply by the operative date.

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