Georgia
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Privacy law in Georgia
There is no signed, comprehensive consumer privacy law in Georgia yet. SB 111, the 'Georgia Consumer Privacy Protection Act,' passed the Senate and is currently moving through the legislature, but as of April 2026 it has not been signed into law. If enacted, it would take effect July 1, 2026. In the meantime, Georgia residents are protected by a handful of sector-specific state laws and federal privacy protections — but there is no broad state law giving you the right to access, delete, or opt out of the sale of your personal data.
What protections do exist in Georgia
Georgia Personal Identity Protection Act
Requires businesses and government agencies in Georgia to notify residents when a security breach exposes their sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, or driver's license numbers. Notification must be made in the most expedient time possible. (O.C.G.A. § 10-1-910 et seq.)
Georgia Medical Records Privacy
Gives Georgia patients the right to access and obtain copies of their own medical records held by healthcare providers and facilities licensed under Title 31. Providers must furnish copies within a reasonable time upon written request. (O.C.G.A. § 31-33-1 et seq.)
Georgia Computer Systems Protection Act
Criminalizes unauthorized access to computer systems and the theft or manipulation of computer data in Georgia, providing some protection against unauthorized use of your personal information stored on computer systems. (O.C.G.A. § 16-9-90 et seq.)
Federal protections that apply to Georgia residents
Even without a state privacy law, federal protections still apply to Georgia residents. The FTC Act (Section 5) prohibits unfair or deceptive data practices by most businesses. HIPAA protects your medical records held by healthcare providers and insurers. COPPA requires parental consent before websites collect data from children under 13. The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act limits how financial institutions share your personal financial information.
What’s happening in the Georgia legislature
Several privacy bills have been introduced in Georgia. None has passed into law yet, but they signal where consumer privacy legislation in the state may be heading.
SB 111 — Georgia Consumer Privacy Protection Act
SB 111 would enact the 'Georgia Consumer Privacy Protection Act,' giving Georgia residents the right to access, correct, delete, and obtain a portable copy of their personal data held by covered businesses. It would also let you opt out of the sale of your data, targeted advertising, and certain automated profiling. The bill passed the Georgia Senate and, if signed, would take effect July 1, 2026. Status: passed chamber.
How Optery helps Georgia residents
Data brokers collect and sell personal information about almost every American adult — home addresses, phone numbers, family relationships, employment history. They do this regardless of whether your state has a comprehensive privacy law. Optery scans over 200 data brokers to find where your information is exposed, then submits removal requests on your behalf and tracks compliance. Our service works for every US resident, not just those in states with strong privacy statutes.