Your Rights as an Oregon Resident

The Oregon Consumer Privacy Act grants Oregon residents comprehensive rights to control how their personal data is collected, used, and shared by businesses.

• Right to know what data is collected: You can request confirmation of whether your personal data is being processed, the categories of data being processed, and access to that data. Uniquely, Oregon law also gives you the right to know the specific third parties that have received your personal data, not just general categories[7].
• Right to delete personal information: You can request deletion of your personal data held by a controller, subject to certain exceptions. This is the most commonly exercised right under the OCPA, according to enforcement reports[8].
• Right to opt out of data sales: You can opt out of the sale of your personal data, targeted advertising, and profiling used for decisions with legal or similarly significant effects. Businesses will be required to recognize universal opt-out signals starting in 2026, making this process easier[7].
• Right to correct inaccurate data: You can request that controllers correct inaccurate or outdated information they have about you[7].
• Right to data portability: You can obtain a copy of the personal data you have provided to a controller in a readily usable format[7].
• Right to non-discrimination: Businesses cannot discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights under the OCPA[1].
• Special protections for sensitive data: Companies must obtain your explicit opt-in consent before processing sensitive data, which includes health information, genetic or biometric data, precise geolocation, racial/ethnic origin, gender identity, and crime victim status[1][7].

You can make one free rights request every 12 months, and businesses have 45 days to respond. If your request is denied, you can appeal the decision to the company and file a complaint with the Oregon Attorney General if necessary[9].

Official Resources and Contact Information

Oregon Attorney General – Consumer Protection

The Oregon Attorney General’s office enforces the OCPA and provides resources for consumers experiencing privacy issues. The Consumer Protection division handles privacy complaints and provides educational materials about consumer rights.

Consumer Hotline: 1-877-877-9392 (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday)

Email: help@oregonconsumer.gov

Privacy-specific inquiries: oregonprivacy@doj.oregon.gov

Online complaint form: Oregon DOJ Consumer Complaint Form

Privacy Law Information and Guidance

The Oregon Department of Justice maintains comprehensive resources about the OCPA, including guidance for consumers, businesses, and nonprofits.

Main privacy law page: Oregon Consumer Privacy Law

Consumer resources and toolkit: Privacy Protection Resources

Oregon State Legislature

Contact your state legislators about privacy issues, upcoming legislation, or concerns about the implementation of the OCPA.

General legislative information: help.leg@oregonlegislature.gov or 1-800-332-2313

Find your representatives: Search for your 2025 Oregon legislators

Oregon State Legislature: Official Legislature Website

Public Records and Legislative Process

Oregon maintains strong public records access for citizens seeking information about the legislative process, enforcement actions, or government accountability related to privacy protection.

Public records requests: Oregon Legislature Public Records

Legislative Counsel: 503-986-1243

Citizens can request public records related to privacy law enforcement, legislative deliberations, or agency guidance. The Oregon State Legislature maintains a tradition of open and transparent government with broad public access to records and information about the legislative process.

Sources and Citations

Last Updated March 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.