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title: "Iowa privacy law (ICDPA): applicability"
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source: "https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/715D.pdf"
text_as_of: "2026-10-28"
last_reviewed: "2026-10-29"
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Iowa Consumer Data Protection Act (Iowa Code chapter 715D)

# Iowa privacy law (ICDPA): applicability

Law as of October 28, 2026 · [Reviewed by Sergio Maldonado Elvira on 29 October 2026](https://dposchool.com/state-privacy-laws/about#review)

## Summary (not the statute text)

The chapter applies to persons doing business in Iowa or targeting Iowa consumers that, in a calendar year, handle personal data of at least 100,000 consumers, or at least 25,000 while earning more than 50% of gross revenue from selling personal data. Government, financial institutions and GLBA data, persons subject to and complying with HIPAA, nonprofits and higher education institutions are exempt as entities.

## Key points

1. Thresholds: 100,000 consumers, or 25,000 consumers plus more than 50% of gross revenue from sales, in a calendar year.

   Section: [§ 715D.2(1)](https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/715D.pdf)

2. GLBA: financial institutions, their affiliates and data subject to GLBA Title V are exempt.

   Section: [§ 715D.2(2)](https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/715D.pdf)

3. Persons subject to and complying with HIPAA and HITECH rules are exempt; protected health information is also exempt as data.

   Section: [§ 715D.2(2), (3)(a)](https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/715D.pdf)

4. Nonprofits and institutions of higher education are exempt.

   Section: [§ 715D.2(2)](https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/715D.pdf)

5. Employee, applicant and contractor data used in that role is exempt.

   Section: [§ 715D.2(3)(q)](https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/715D.pdf)

6. Sale means exchange for monetary consideration only.

   Section: [§ 715D.1(25)](https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/715D.pdf)

## Sources

- [Iowa Code 2026, chapter 715D (Consumer Data Protections)](https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/715D.pdf)

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## Status

Law as of October 28, 2026.

[Reviewed by Sergio Maldonado Elvira on 29 October 2026](https://dposchool.com/state-privacy-laws/about#review). Prepared from the official sources listed.

[Official text of the Iowa statute](https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/715D.pdf)

Reference material, not legal advice.

## Other topics for Iowa

- [Consumer rights](https://dposchool.com/state-privacy-laws/state/iowa/consumer-rights)
- [Sensitive data](https://dposchool.com/state-privacy-laws/state/iowa/sensitive-data)
- [Controller duties](https://dposchool.com/state-privacy-laws/state/iowa/controller-duties)
- [Processors](https://dposchool.com/state-privacy-laws/state/iowa/processors)
- [Enforcement](https://dposchool.com/state-privacy-laws/state/iowa/enforcement)

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