Data protection laws are changing fast, especially in the U.S. Already, fourteen U.S. states have made their own privacy laws. This shows a big move towards better compliance.Five states have strong privacy laws now: California, Connecticut, Colorado, Virginia, and Utah. New laws will start in Montana, Oregon, and Texas in 2024. Then, New Jersey, Tennessee, Iowa, Indiana, and Delaware will follow in 2025.Indiana’s law will start in 2026. It’s important for researchers and groups to keep up with these new laws.