Rhode Island Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act, enforcement

R.I. Gen. Laws sec. 6-48.1-8

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In force 9 months, effective 1 January 2026.

An enforcement supervision rule binding private bodies.

As of 27 August 2026.

What it requires

Expect RIDTPPA violations to be enforced exclusively by the Rhode Island Attorney General, never by a private plaintiff.
Do not rely on a notice-and-cure opportunity before an Attorney General action. Unlike New Hampshire and Kentucky, Rhode Island's enforcement section contains no cure period.
Avoid intentionally disclosing personal data to a shell company or otherwise in violation of the chapter. Each such disclosure carries a fine of $100 to $500.

If you get it wrong

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What this law does

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A violation of RIDTPPA is a deceptive trade practice, and intentional disclosure of personal data to a shell company or otherwise in violation of the chapter carries a fine of $100 to $500 per disclosure. The Attorney General has sole enforcement authority, and unlike New Hampshire's and Kentucky's near-identical statutes, no mandatory or discretionary cure period appears in the enforcement section as read. The chapter creates no private right of action.

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Read the law

official Rhode Island statute text, R.I. General Laws chapter 6-48.1, Rhode Island General Assembly website

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