Nevada Privacy Law Overview
Nevada has not enacted a full comprehensive privacy law, but it has two targeted statutes that go beyond most states: a long-standing law letting consumers opt out of the sale of certain online data, and a 2024 consumer-health-data law modeled on Washington's. Together with the state's breach-notification statute, they give Nevada a stronger privacy posture than many non-comprehensive states.
Sector-Specific Privacy Laws in Nevada
Nevada Online Privacy / Opt-Out of Sale (SB 220)
Nevada law lets consumers submit a verified request directing an operator of a website or online service not to sell their covered personal information. It is narrower than a comprehensive law — limited to opt-out of sale — and is enforced by the Attorney General.
Consumer Health Data Privacy (SB 370)
Effective March 31, 2024, Nevada's consumer-health-data law restricts the collection and sharing of health data outside HIPAA, requires consent, and limits geofencing around health facilities. Unlike Washington's analogous law, it has no private right of action.
Data Breach Notification in Nevada
Nevada's data-breach notification law requires businesses to notify affected residents when unencrypted personal information is acquired by an unauthorized person.
- Deadline to notify residents: In the most expedient time possible without unreasonable delay
- Attorney General notice: Nevada does not impose a separate Attorney General notice duty on most private businesses
- Covered data: Name combined with sensitive identifiers (SSN, driver's license, financial-account or medical information, and more)
Pending Privacy Legislation
Comprehensive privacy bills have been considered in recent sessions. As of June 2026 Nevada relies on its opt-out-of-sale and consumer-health-data laws rather than a comprehensive statute.
Federal Privacy Laws That Apply in Nevada
Even where Nevada law is silent, residents and businesses are covered by federal privacy statutes:
- HIPAA — health information held by providers, plans and their vendors
- GLBA — privacy and safeguards rules for financial institutions
- FERPA — student education records
- FCRA — consumer reporting agencies and background screening
- COPPA — online collection of data from children under 13
- FTC Act §5 — unfair or deceptive privacy and data-security practices
Industry-Specific Privacy Requirements in Nevada
Many Nevada businesses face privacy obligations that flow from their industry rather than from a single state statute:
Healthcare
Providers, health plans and their vendors must comply with HIPAA and with any state medical-confidentiality rules when handling patient information in Nevada.
Financial Services
Banks, credit unions, lenders and insurers are subject to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act privacy and safeguards rules in addition to Nevada consumer-protection requirements.
Technology & Online Services
Companies serving users in other states may owe duties under California's CCPA/CPRA and other comprehensive laws even while Nevada itself has none — making multi-state compliance the practical reality for most online businesses.
Retail
Retailers handling payment-card data must meet PCI DSS contractual standards and Nevada's breach-notification law if customer information is exposed.
Where to File a Privacy Complaint in Nevada
Nevada residents who believe a business has mishandled their personal information can file a complaint with the Nevada Attorney General, which enforces the state's consumer-protection and data-breach laws. Complaints involving federally regulated data — health, financial, credit or children's information — can also be directed to the Federal Trade Commission or the relevant federal regulator. An attorney can help you assess whether you have a claim and choose the best venue to pursue it.
Nevada Privacy Law FAQ
Can I stop companies from selling my data in Nevada?
Does Nevada protect health data outside of HIPAA?
How a Nevada Privacy Attorney Can Help
For Businesses
- Build and audit a privacy compliance program
- Draft privacy policies, notices and vendor contracts
- Respond to consumer rights requests
- Manage data-breach response and notification
- Defend regulatory investigations and enforcement
For Consumers
- Enforce your privacy rights against non-compliant businesses
- Pursue or join data-breach litigation
- File complaints with the Nevada Attorney General
- Seek damages for identity theft and fraud
- Stop unlawful data sales and unwanted marketing
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