KCDPA · Effective 2026-01-01

Kentucky Data Removal Guide (2026)

Kentucky's Consumer Data Protection Act took effect January 2026. KCDPA closely tracks Virginia's VCDPA template, providing Kentuckians with access, deletion, correction, and opt-out rights.

At a glance

Comprehensive state privacy law
Yes — KCDPA
Broker response deadline
45 days from verifiable request
Enforcement
Kentucky Office of the Attorney General
Residents
4.5M (approx.)

Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act (KCDPA)

KCDPA applies to controllers processing data of 100,000+ Kentucky consumers or 25,000+ while selling data. Rights include delete, access, correct, port, and opt-out. Enforcement is exclusive to the AG with a 30-day cure period and civil penalties up to $7,500 per violation. No private right of action.

Your rights

  • Delete, access, correct, port, opt-out
  • AG enforcement only

Where your data leaks from in Kentucky

Data brokers don\u2019t guess your address \u2014 they scrape specific public-record sources. The ones most relevant in Kentucky:

  • Kentucky CourtNet
  • Jefferson, Fayette County property records
  • Kentucky Transportation Cabinet driver records

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If a broker ignores your request

If a broker does not respond within 45 days, file a complaint with the Kentucky Office of the Attorney General. The enforcement authority can assess civil penalties and compel compliance.

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FAQ: Kentucky data removal

When does Kentucky's cure period sunset?+

The 30-day cure period in KCDPA does not have a statutory sunset date unlike many peer laws. The AG may choose to enforce without cure in egregious cases but typically provides notice and opportunity first.

Related resources

Other state guides