Nevada
Privacy Law Status
Comprehensive Privacy Law
Nevada does not have a comprehensive data privacy law like California’s Consumer Privacy Act. Instead, Nevada has enacted several targeted privacy laws with limited scope[1][2]. The primary law is the Nevada Privacy of Information Collected on Internet From Consumers Act, which focuses specifically on website operators and online services[3]. Nevada also passed a separate Consumer Health Data Privacy Law in 2023 that provides broader protections specifically for health-related information[4].
The existing laws provide only basic protections compared to comprehensive state privacy laws, primarily focusing on the right to opt out of data sales rather than establishing full consumer control over personal information[5][6].
Legislative Activity
Nevada’s privacy legislation has evolved through multiple bills over recent years. Senate Bill 220 was enacted in 2019 and took effect October 1, 2019, establishing the basic opt-out framework[7][8]. Senate Bill 260 followed in 2021, expanding the law to include data brokers and broadening the definition of data sales[9]. Most recently, Senate Bill 370 was passed in 2023, creating specific protections for consumer health data[4].
The Nevada Legislature meets biennially in odd-numbered years, limiting opportunities for privacy law updates to every two years unless special sessions are called[10].
Implementation Timeline
Nevada’s online privacy law became effective October 1, 2019, with expansions taking effect October 1, 2021[1][2]. The Consumer Health Data Privacy Law took effect March 31, 2024, representing the most recent addition to Nevada’s privacy framework[4]. Unlike some states that provide phase-in periods for small businesses, Nevada’s laws generally apply immediately to all covered entities upon the effective date.
Businesses had limited time to prepare for compliance, particularly with the original 2019 law which required action within approximately four months of passage[8].
Your Rights as a Nevada Resident
Nevada residents have limited privacy rights compared to residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws. The specific rights available depend on the type of information and the entity collecting it.
- Right to opt out of data sales: You can request that website operators and data brokers stop selling your personal information to third parties, though this only applies to literal monetary exchanges
- Right to privacy notice: Website operators must provide clear information about what personal data they collect and how they use it
- Right to health data protections: For health-related information, you have broader rights including access, deletion, and correction, but only from certain regulated entities
- Right to submit requests through designated channels: Companies must provide at least one method (email, phone, or website) for you to submit opt-out requests
- Right to timely responses: Companies must respond to valid opt-out requests within 60 days, with possible 30-day extensions
Notably absent are comprehensive rights to access, delete, or correct personal information for most types of data, which are available in more robust state privacy laws[1][2].
Business Requirements
- Website operators and data brokers: The law applies to commercial websites that collect personal information from Nevada residents and data brokers who buy and sell such information
- Privacy policy requirements: Must post clear notices about data collection practices, categories of information collected, and third-party sharing arrangements
- Opt-out mechanisms: Must provide designated request addresses (email, phone, or webpage) for consumers to submit do-not-sell requests
- Response procedures: Must process opt-out requests within 60 days and cannot sell the personal information of consumers who have opted out
- Record keeping: Must maintain records of compliance efforts, particularly for health data entities which have additional documentation requirements
- Exemptions available: Certain entities are exempt including those covered by HIPAA, financial institutions under GLBA, and motor vehicle service providers in specific contexts
Practical Impact
- Limited daily protection: Most Nevada residents will notice minimal change in their online experience, as the law only requires opt-out options for data sales and doesn’t address other common privacy concerns like data collection or targeted advertising
- Complaint process: If your rights are violated, you must file a formal complaint with the Nevada Attorney General’s office, as there is no private right to sue companies directly
- Enforcement limitations: The Attorney General has discretion over which violations to pursue, and companies get an opportunity to cure violations within 30 days before facing penalties
- Coverage gaps: The law doesn’t apply to offline data collection, employee information, or many common business practices that other state laws address
- Health data exception: Residents have stronger protections for health information under the separate health data law, but this only applies to specific regulated entities
Comparison Context
- Basic vs. comprehensive approach: Nevada provides only three of the fifteen key privacy protections that comprehensive laws like California’s CCPA offer, making it one of the more limited state privacy frameworks
- Narrow scope: While California covers virtually all personal information and business practices, Nevada focuses primarily on website operators and the specific act of selling data for money
- No private enforcement: Unlike California, Nevada residents cannot sue companies directly for privacy violations, relying entirely on government enforcement
- Limited business obligations: Nevada doesn’t require the detailed privacy practices, data mapping, or consumer request infrastructure that more comprehensive laws mandate
- Emerging health focus: Nevada’s health data law aligns with a growing trend of states providing special protections for health information, following Washington and Connecticut’s lead
Action Steps for Residents
- Review website privacy policies: Check whether sites you use regularly sell personal information and look for opt-out mechanisms they’re required to provide
- Submit opt-out requests: Contact companies directly using their designated request methods (email, phone, or webpage) to stop sales of your personal information
- Document your requests: Keep records of opt-out requests and company responses, as you may need this information if filing a complaint
- Monitor health data practices: For health-related services, understand your broader rights under the health data privacy law and exercise them when appropriate
- Stay informed about legislative developments: Follow Nevada legislative sessions during odd-numbered years when privacy law expansions might be considered
- Consider additional privacy tools: Given Nevada’s limited legal protections, you may want to use privacy-focused browsers, VPNs, and other tools to enhance your personal data protection
Official Resources and Contact Information
Nevada Legislature
The Nevada Legislature meets biennially and is responsible for enacting privacy legislation. You can contact your representatives about privacy concerns or track upcoming privacy-related bills.
General Legislative Information:
Nevada Legislative Building
401 S. Carson Street, Carson City, NV 89701
Phone: 775-684-6800
Website: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/
Find Your Representatives:
Use the legislature’s district lookup tool: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/division/research/library/faq/whichlegislatorrepresents.html
Legislative Contact Information:
Research and Constituent Services: 775-684-6740
Senate: 775-684-1400 or Senate@lcb.state.nv.us
Assembly: 775-684-8555
Nevada Attorney General – Consumer Protection
The Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer Protection enforces Nevada’s privacy laws and handles consumer complaints about privacy violations.
Consumer Protection Hotline: 702-486-3132
Official Complaints: Must be filed through the official complaint process available on the Attorney General’s website
Statewide Offices:
Carson City: 775-684-1100
Las Vegas: 702-486-3420
Reno: 775-687-2100
Email: AgInfo@ag.nv.gov
Website: https://ag.nv.gov/
Filing Privacy Complaints
Nevada residents who believe their privacy rights have been violated must file formal complaints with the Attorney General’s office. Email or voicemail reports are not considered official complaints.
Official complaint filing information: https://ag.nv.gov/About/Consumer_Protection/Bureau_of_Consumer_Protection/
Contact the Bureau of Consumer Protection directly for guidance on filing complaints about privacy violations or to report suspicious data practices by businesses operating in Nevada.
Sources and Citations
Last Updated August 2025. Written with contributions from both human authors and Perplexity AI. If you find incorrect or outdated information let us know at support@optery.com.