Iowa Consumer Data Protection Act (ICDPA)
A practical compliance guide for website owners. Learn what Iowa's privacy law requires and how to implement it on your site.
Who Must Comply
Controls/processes personal data of 100K+ Iowa consumers, OR controls/processes data of 25K+ consumers and derives 50%+ of gross revenue from selling personal data
What Your Website Must Do
| Requirement | Status |
|---|---|
| Cookie consent banner | Recommended |
| Do Not Sell link | Required |
| Do Not Share link | Not required |
| Honor GPC browser signals | Recommended |
| Universal opt-out mechanism | Not required |
| Sensitive data opt-in consent | Not required |
Checked against the ICDPA on August 29, 2026. Read the source This is a summary, not legal advice.
Required Links & Notices
The ICDPA requires the following links or notices to be visible on your website:
- 1Privacy Policy
Enforcement & Penalties
Key Things to Know
The Iowa Consumer Data Protection Act (ICDPA) has applied in Iowa since January 1, 2025.
Who it covers: Controls/processes personal data of 100K+ Iowa consumers, OR controls/processes data of 25K+ consumers and derives 50%+ of gross revenue from selling personal data.
Iowa grants the narrowest set of rights of any comprehensive state law: there is no right to correct, and no right to opt out of targeted advertising at all — only out of a sale.
Do Not Sell and opt-out rights: residents may opt out of the sale of their personal data. The choice has to be available without making the consumer hunt for it, and you may not degrade the service of someone who exercises it.
Global Privacy Control: ICDPA does not oblige you to honour a browser opt-out signal. Honouring GPC anyway is the simpler engineering choice, because twelve other states do require it and the signal does not say which state the visitor is in.
Cookie banner: ICDPA is an opt-out law, so it does not require the opt-in banner the GDPR does. What it does require is that the tracking you run for advertising can be switched off on request, which in practice means a preference control that actually blocks tags rather than a notice that only records a click. Sensitive data needs notice and a way to opt out rather than prior consent.
Enforcement: $7,500 per violation. 90-day cure period (no sunset). Enforced by the Iowa Attorney General.
How to Configure LegalBanner for ICDPA
- 1
Create your site
Sign up for free and add your website domain in the dashboard.
- 2
Set consent mode to "Opt-out"
In Settings, select the consent mode that matches Iowa's requirements.
- 3
Install the snippet
Add the one-line script tag to your website. The banner, opt-out links, and GPC support are automatic.
- 4
Generate your Privacy Policy
Use the built-in policy wizard to generate a ICDPA-compliant privacy policy.
Set up ICDPA compliance in 5 minutes
LegalBanner handles Iowa privacy requirements automatically — cookie banner, opt-out links, and GPC support included.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Iowa ICDPA take effect?
The ICDPA took effect January 1, 2025. It is one of the newest state privacy laws.
Does Iowa require a cookie consent banner?
No. Iowa does not require opt-in cookie consent. You must provide opt-out mechanisms for targeted advertising and sale of personal data.
Does Iowa require honoring GPC signals?
No. Iowa does not require businesses to honor GPC or any universal opt-out mechanism.
What makes Iowa different from other state privacy laws?
Iowa has the longest cure period (90 days, permanent), does not provide a right to data correction, does not require GPC support, and has a higher 50% revenue threshold for data sellers.
What are the penalties for ICDPA violations?
Up to $7,500 per violation, enforced by the Iowa Attorney General. The 90-day cure period is permanent and does not sunset.