Vermont

💡 Last Updated October 2025. Written with contributions from both human authors and LLMs. If you find incorrect or outdated information let us know at support@optery.com.

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Right to Know in Vermont	Yes
Right to Delete in Vermont	Yes
Right to Opt Out of Sales in Vermont	Yes
Right to Correct in Vermont	Yes
Right to Non-Discrimination in Vermont	Yes
Authorized Agent in Vermont	Yes

Your Rights as a Vermont Resident

Under current Vermont law, residents have limited data privacy protections compared to comprehensive privacy states. However, pending legislation would establish extensive privacy rights if enacted.

Right to know what data is collected: Proposed laws would require businesses to provide clear information about what personal data they collect, how it’s used, and with whom it’s shared
Right to delete personal information: You would have the ability to request deletion of your personal data from company databases, with certain exceptions for legitimate business needs
Right to opt out of data sales: Companies would be prohibited from selling your personal data without explicit consent, with complete bans on selling sensitive data categories
Right to correct inaccurate data: Businesses would be required to fix incorrect personal information when you request corrections
Right to non-discrimination: Companies could not penalize you with different prices, services, or treatment for exercising your privacy rights

Currently, these rights exist only in proposed legislation and are not legally enforceable until a comprehensive privacy law is enacted.

Official Resources and Contact Information### Vermont Legislature

The Vermont General Assembly is the primary body considering data privacy legislation. You can track bill progress, find your legislators, and access committee schedules through the official legislative website.

Vermont Legislature:
Website: https://legislature.vermont.gov/
Phone: 802-828-2228 or toll-free 1-800-322-5616
Address: 115 State Street, Drawer 33, Montpelier, VT 05602

Governor’s Office

Governor Phil Scott has significant influence over privacy legislation through veto authority and policy positions.

Governor Phil Scott:
Phone: 802-828-3333
Fax: 802-828-3339
TTY: 800-649-6825
Address: 109 State Street, Pavilion, Montpelier, VT 05609

Vermont Attorney General

The Attorney General’s office handles consumer protection issues and would likely enforce privacy laws if enacted. They also advocate for privacy legislation in the legislature.

Attorney General Charity Clark:
Main Office: 802-828-3171
Consumer Assistance Program: 802-656-3183 or toll-free 800-649-2424
TTY: 802-828-3665
Address: 109 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05609-1001

Legislative District Information

Find your specific state representative and senator to contact them about privacy legislation:

Find Your Legislators:
Website: https://legislature.vermont.gov/people/search/2026

Public Comment and Engagement

Vermont legislative committees accept public testimony and written comments on pending bills. Committee schedules and hearing information are available on the legislature website.

Committee Information:
House Commerce and Economic Development Committee (currently reviewing H.208)
Senate Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs Committee (currently reviewing S.93)
Senate Institutions Committee (previously reviewed S.71)

Sources and Citations

[1] www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2024-06-13/gov-phil-scott-vetoes-data-privacy-bill

[2] secure.vermont.gov/phonebook/department.php

[3] www.beneschlaw.com/resources/vermont-passes-new-privacy-law-providing-safety-measures-for-children-online.html

[4] legiscan.com/VT/bill/H0208/2025

[5] legiscan.com/VT/text/S0071/id/3195207

[6] legiscan.com/VT/bill/S0093/2025

[7] epic.org/documents/testimony-on-vermont-s-71-an-act-relating-to-consumer-data-privacy-and-online-surveillance/

[8] www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2025-06-12/data-privacy-bill-stalls-in-montpelier

[9] www.cookieyes.com/blog/vermont-data-privacy-act-vdpa/

[10] secureprivacy.ai/blog/vermont-data-privacy-act-compliance-guide

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.