I have a different question about Oregon’s privacy law – who can I contact?
Posted in on July 1, 2024
You can call the Attorney General’s Consumer Hotline at 1-877-877-9392 (toll-free), 8:30 – 4:30, Monday-Friday.
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Does Oregon’s privacy law apply to data I give my employer or that I put on a job application?
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No, the law does not protect personal data collected or used in connection with your employment, such as when you apply for a job or fill out benefits paperwork.
Can I sue a business for violating my rights under Oregon’s privacy law?
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No. Private individuals cannot file lawsuits against companies for violating the law. Only the Oregon Attorney General can enforce this law. That is why it is important to submit a complaint on our website if your rights have been violated.
What can I do if I think a business is violating Oregon’s privacy law?
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After July 1, 2024, if you believe a business is violating the law, you can let us know by submitting a complaint on our website ».
How often can I request information about my personal data from a business? Do I have to pay for that information?
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You can request information from a business free of charge once every 12 months. If you make additional requests during that time period, the business may charge you a reasonable fee to cover the administrative costs of responding to your... View Article
I submitted an appeal – now what?
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A business must respond to you within 45 days of receiving your appeal. The business must respond in writing and explain any actions it has taken and reasons for refusing your request. If the business rejects your appeal, it must... View Article
What can I do if a business denies my privacy law rights request?
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You have the right to appeal a decision denying your rights request. Information about how to appeal should be in the business’s privacy notice. That information should include where to send your appeal.
Can a business deny my privacy rights request?
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Yes, but only for specified reasons. For example, a business may deny your request if it would restrict the business’s ability to: Provide a product or service specifically requested by you. Issue a product recall or repair technical errors. Respond... View Article
I requested and received a list of the third parties that received my data from a business and it includes data brokers. Is there some way for me to contact those data brokers?
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Data brokers are required to register with the Oregon Department of Business and Consumer Services (DCBS). DCBS has a registry that includes contact information for all data brokers registered in the state of Oregon, along with information about whether a... View Article
How long can a business take to respond to my rights request?
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A business must respond to your rights requests within 45 days of receiving the request. Under certain conditions, the business may have an additional 45 days, but the business must tell you if and why it needs that extra time... View Article