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title: "Kentucky privacy law (KCDPA): consumer rights"
canonical: "https://dposchool.com/state-privacy-laws/state/kentucky/consumer-rights"
source: "https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/chapter.aspx?id=39092"
text_as_of: "2026-10-28"
last_reviewed: "2026-10-29"
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publisher: "DPO School"
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Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act

# Kentucky privacy law (KCDPA): consumer rights

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)

Consumers may confirm and access their data, correct it, delete it, obtain a portable copy of data they provided, and opt out of targeted advertising, sale and significant-effect profiling. Controllers must answer within 45 days, extendable once by 45 days with notice, and responses are free up to twice a year. Appeals must be decided in writing within 60 days, with a route to complain to the Attorney General if denied.

## Key points

1. Rights: confirm and access, correct, delete, portable copy of data the consumer provided, and opt out of targeted advertising, sale and significant-effect profiling.

   Section: [KRS 367.3615(2)](https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/chapter.aspx?id=39092)

2. Response within 45 days of receipt; one extension of 45 days if the consumer is told within the first period, with reasons.

   Section: [KRS 367.3615(3)(a)](https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/chapter.aspx?id=39092)

3. Responses are free up to twice a year per consumer; excessive, repetitive, technically infeasible or manifestly unfounded requests may be charged or refused.

   Section: [KRS 367.3615(3)(c)](https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/chapter.aspx?id=39092)

4. Appeal process required; written decision within 60 days, with a way to complain to the Attorney General if the appeal is denied.

   Section: [KRS 367.3615(4)](https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/chapter.aspx?id=39092)

5. A parent or legal guardian may exercise rights for a child.

   Section: [KRS 367.3615(1)](https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/chapter.aspx?id=39092)

6. Contract terms that waive or limit these rights are void.

   Section: [KRS 367.3617(2)](https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/chapter.aspx?id=39092)

## Sources

- [KRS chapter 367 index (sections 367.3611 to 367.3629, current and future versions)](https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/chapter.aspx?id=39092)

[Compare consumer rights across all states](https://dposchool.com/state-privacy-laws/topic/consumer-rights)

## Related GDPR articles

Related, not equivalent: the GDPR and the state laws differ in scope, terms and exceptions.

- [Article 15: Right of access by the data subject](https://dposchool.com/gdpr/article/15) (access)
- [Article 17: Right to erasure (‘right to be forgotten’)](https://dposchool.com/gdpr/article/17) (deletion)
- [Article 20: Right to data portability](https://dposchool.com/gdpr/article/20) (portability)

## 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 Kentucky statute](https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/chapter.aspx?id=39092)

Reference material, not legal advice.

## Other topics for Kentucky

- [Applicability](https://dposchool.com/state-privacy-laws/state/kentucky/applicability)
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- [Controller duties](https://dposchool.com/state-privacy-laws/state/kentucky/controller-duties)
- [Processors](https://dposchool.com/state-privacy-laws/state/kentucky/processors)
- [Enforcement](https://dposchool.com/state-privacy-laws/state/kentucky/enforcement)

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