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NEW YORK — Gov. Jesse Ventura signed an Internet privacy bill into law Wednesday, making Minnesota the first state to pass legislation of this kind.
The law, which takes effect March 1, 2003, calls for Internet businesses to obtain consent from consumers before disclosing their personal information to third parties. The request for authorization must reasonably describe the types of persons to whom the information may be disseminated and its anticipated uses.
It further states that a person who prevails in a legal action alleging an online privacy violation is entitled to the greater of $500 or actual damages.
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