Rhode Island Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act - ADM provisions

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Overview

Rhode Island's privacy framework includes consumer rights tied to profiling and automated decisions, including opt-out and disclosure obligations.

This is a privacy law with automated decision-making provisions.

Who this applies to

This regulation applies to companies that use or deploy AI tools and systems built by other vendors. If your company uses AI-powered products in the areas listed below, this regulation may apply to you.

AI categories covered

  • Consumer-facing AI
  • Automated decision-making
  • Algorithmic profiling

Specific AI use cases:

  • Customer profiling and segmentation
  • Credit scoring and risk assessment

What this requires you to do

  • Consumer opt-out required

    Provide an opt-out mechanism. Consumers must be able to opt out of automated decision-making.

  • Profiling disclosure required

    Disclose profiling activities. Inform consumers when you use their data for profiling purposes.

  • Data access rights

    Provide data access. Consumers can request access to data collected and used by your AI systems.

Enforcement and penalties

Enforced by the Rhode Island Attorney General under state deceptive trade practice authority, including civil penalties and injunctive relief.

Source

Read the full text

https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/BillText24/HouseText24/H7787.pdf

Always verify current language and amendments at the official source.

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