South Carolina data privacy rights and data broker removal (2026)
| Comprehensive privacy law? | No comprehensive law |
|---|---|
| In effect since | Judicial/LE privacy act effective January 1, 2026. |
| Honors Global Privacy Control? | Not required |
| Data-broker registry? | No |
| Enforced by | South Carolina Attorney General / Department of Consumer Affairs (general consumer protection, breach) |
How to exercise your rights
General consumers rely on breach notification and consumer-protection remedies, CCPA-broker opt-outs, and the Global Privacy Control. Covered judges and law-enforcement personnel can request removal of personal information under the Judicial and Law Enforcement Personal Privacy Protection Act (effective Jan 1, 2026).
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California DROP
None for general consumers; the Judicial/LE privacy act provides a targeted takedown mechanism for covered officials.
Special protections
Judicial and Law Enforcement Personal Privacy Protection Act (effective Jan 1, 2026) — a Daniel's-Law-style statute letting covered judges/law-enforcement officers request removal/non-disclosure of personal information. Insurance Data Security Act (S.C. Code Ann. § 38-99). Breach notification (§ 39-1-90). Address Confidentiality Program administered by the SC Attorney General for DV/stalking survivors.
How to file a complaint
South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs — https://consumer.sc.gov/ ; South Carolina Attorney General — https://www.scag.gov/
Recent updates (2025–2026)
Judicial and Law Enforcement Personal Privacy Protection Act took effect January 1, 2026. No comprehensive consumer privacy law enacted as of 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Does South Carolina have a data privacy law?
South Carolina 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 South Carolina?
General consumers rely on breach notification and consumer-protection remedies, CCPA-broker opt-outs, and the Global Privacy Control. Covered judges and law-enforcement personnel can request removal of personal information under the Judicial and Law Enforcement Personal Privacy Protection Act (effective Jan 1, 2026).
Can I sue for privacy violations in South Carolina?
South Carolina Attorney General / Department of Consumer Affairs (general consumer protection, breach); the Judicial and Law Enforcement Personal Privacy Protection Act is administered through the SC Judicial Branch.
Does South Carolina have a data broker registry?
No. South Carolina does not have a dedicated data-broker registry, but you can still opt out of brokers directly.
Sources
- https://www.sccourts.org/resources/judicial-community/judicial-and-law-enforcement-personal-privacy-protection-act/
- https://consumer.sc.gov/
- https://iapp.org/resources/article/us-state-privacy-legislation-tracker
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