Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
Kentucky privacy law (KCDPA): sensitive data
Law as of October 28, 2026 Reviewed by Sergio Maldonado Elvira on 29 October 2026
Summary (not the statute text)
Sensitive data covers racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, mental or physical health diagnosis, sexual orientation, citizenship or immigration status, genetic or biometric data used to identify a person, data collected from a known child, and precise geolocation. Controllers must obtain consent before processing sensitive data, and must follow COPPA for data collected from a known child (under 13). From 1 July 2027, collecting automatic content recognition data from smart televisions or monitors also requires consent. There is no separate teen rule.
Key points
Sensitive data: race or ethnicity, religion, mental or physical health diagnosis, sexual orientation, citizenship or immigration status, genetic or biometric identifiers, known child data and precise geolocation.
Section: KRS 367.3611(28)
Consent is required before processing sensitive data; for data from a known child, processing must follow COPPA.
Section: KRS 367.3617(1)(e)
A child has the COPPA meaning (under 13), and COPPA-compliant parental consent satisfies the Act.
Section: KRS 367.3611(5); KRS 367.3613(4)
From 1 July 2027, controllers may not collect automatic content recognition data without the consumer's consent.
Consent means a clear affirmative act that is freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous.
Section: KRS 367.3611(6)
Sources
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Related GDPR articles
Related, not equivalent: the GDPR and the state laws differ in scope, terms and exceptions.
- Article 9: Processing of special categories of personal data (sensitive data)
Law as of October 28, 2026.
Reviewed by Sergio Maldonado Elvira on 29 October 2026. Prepared from the official sources listed.
Official text of the Kentucky statute
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