District of Columbia data privacy rights and data broker removal (2026)
| Comprehensive privacy law? | No comprehensive law |
|---|---|
| Honors Global Privacy Control? | Not required |
| Data-broker registry? | No |
| Enforced by | District of Columbia Attorney General (Office of Consumer Protection) |
How to exercise your rights
Residents rely on the breach-notification/data-security law and the DC Consumer Protection Procedures Act (CPPA, which has a private right of action), may submit opt-out/deletion requests to CCPA-covered data brokers, and may use the Global Privacy Control. No comprehensive DC mechanism to compel access/deletion.
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Special protections
Security Breach Protection Amendment Act (D.C. Code § 28-3851 et seq.) with data-security requirements and notification duties. DC Consumer Protection Procedures Act (private right of action for deceptive practices). Address Confidentiality Program administered by the DC Office of Victim Services for DV/stalking survivors. No Daniel's-Law analogue identified.
How to file a complaint
Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, Office of Consumer Protection — https://oag.dc.gov/consumer-protection
Recent updates (2025–2026)
Comprehensive privacy legislation has been proposed in the DC Council but not enacted as of 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Does District of Columbia have a data privacy law?
District of Columbia has no comprehensive consumer privacy law, but federal rules and data-broker opt-out paths still apply.
How do I remove my information from data brokers in District of Columbia?
Residents rely on the breach-notification/data-security law and the DC Consumer Protection Procedures Act (CPPA, which has a private right of action), may submit opt-out/deletion requests to CCPA-covered data brokers, and may use the Global Privacy Control. No comprehensive DC mechanism to compel access/deletion.
Can I sue for privacy violations in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia Attorney General (Office of Consumer Protection); the breach-notification law allows a private right of action for certain violations.
Does District of Columbia have a data broker registry?
No. District of Columbia does not have a dedicated data-broker registry, but you can still opt out of brokers directly.
Sources
- https://oag.dc.gov/consumer-protection
- https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/titles/28/chapters/38A
- https://iapp.org/resources/article/us-state-privacy-legislation-tracker
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