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New Hampshire Passes Comprehensive Privacy Law, Becoming 15th State to Protect Consumer Data

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Concord, New Hampshire – New Hampshire has joined the ranks of states with comprehensive privacy laws, as Governor Chris Sununu signed SB 255 into law on March 6, 2024. With this move, New Hampshire becomes the 15th state to establish such legislation, aiming to protect consumer data in the digital age. SB 255 applies to individuals and businesses that conduct business in the state or produce products/services targeted at New Hampshire residents. The law specifies two thresholds for applicability: processing personal data of either 35,000 unique consumers or 10,000 unique consumers with a revenue share … Read more

Mother Granted Estate Administration as Judge Declares Missing 5-Year-Old New Hampshire Girl Legally Dead, Weeks After Father’s Conviction

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CONCORD, N.H. – A judge in New Hampshire has declared a missing 5-year-old girl legally dead, allowing her mother to assume administration of her estate. This decision comes shortly after the girl’s father was convicted of her murder. The news was made public in an order released by the probate judge on Tuesday, following a court appearance by the mother, Crystal Sorey. The judge determined that Sorey had provided sufficient evidence to demonstrate that her daughter, Harmony Montgomery, was the victim of a “catastrophic event” and that her body has not been found. This ruling … Read more

New Hampshire Joins Growing List of U.S. States with Comprehensive Data Protection Laws

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CONCORD, New Hampshire — The state of New Hampshire has joined the growing list of U.S. states implementing comprehensive data protection laws. As the 15th state to pass an omnibus data protection law, New Hampshire follows in the footsteps of New Jersey, which passed similar legislation earlier this year. These laws establish the standard data controller and processor relationship. The foundation of U.S. data protection law has traditionally been centered around the principles of “notice and choice.” Businesses are required to publish privacy policies and notices outlining their data collection and usage practices, allowing consumers … Read more

New Hampshire Lawmakers Consider Gun Control Measures in Response to Psychiatric Hospital Shooting

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CONCORD, New Hampshire – New Hampshire lawmakers are considering a series of gun law proposals following a deadly shooting at a psychiatric hospital last year. The bills, which were discussed on Friday, aim to address various issues such as mental health records, protection orders, and firearm carry laws. Advocates for the legislation argue that it is crucial to tackle mental health issues rather than focus solely on gun confiscation. The recommendations come in response to the tragic death of a security officer at the psychiatric hospital. During the public hearings, the associate medical director of … Read more