Kendrick

The answer to this question is, unfortunately, somewhat complicated.

Generally speaking, online privacy is a matter that is primarily regulated by the federal government. This is because the internet is a global network, and the lAWS that apply to it are typically designed to protect the privacy of people who are physically located across national borders.

However, there is some limited authority that states have to regulate online privacy. In particular, state legislatures have the power to pass lAWS that protect the privacy of individuals who are physically within their jurisdiction.

Some states have taken advantage of this authority to pass comprehensive online privacy statutes. These statutes typically prohibit companies from collecting data about individuals without their consent, and they often include provisions that protect the privacy of personal information.

There is no guarantee, of course, that any state will pass a online privacy statute. But if a state does, it will be a powerful tool that companies will need to comply with.