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HB0163

Data Privacy Rules for Government Entities

Last scannedOct 10, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

This act requires government entities in Wyoming to create policies that protect personal data when it is collected, accessed, secured, and used.

Defines key terms like 'personal data', 'deidentified data', and 'government entity'.
Limits how government entities can buy, sell, trade, or transfer personal data without permission from the person involved.
Allows Wyoming residents to request copies of their personal data held by government entities and file objections if they disagree with it.
Requires government entities to only collect necessary personal data for specific purposes and not keep it longer than needed unless a policy justifies extended retention.

Government entities in Wyoming, including state agencies, counties, cities, towns, and other political subdivisions.
Wyoming residents whose personal data is held by government entities.

The bill did not pass and was never considered for introduction, so its provisions are not in effect.
It does not apply to law enforcement agencies or the judicial branch of government.

Plain language

Personal Data: Information that can be linked to a specific person or digital identity.
Deidentified Data: Data that cannot reasonably be used to identify an individual after the government entity takes steps to protect it.

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