Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act (KCDPA)
A practical compliance guide for website owners. Learn what Kentucky's privacy law requires and how to implement it on your site.
Who Must Comply
Conducts business in Kentucky or targets Kentucky residents AND controls/processes personal data of 100K+ 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 | Required |
| Honor GPC browser signals | Recommended |
| Universal opt-out mechanism | Not required |
| Sensitive data opt-in consent | Required |
Checked against the KCDPA on August 29, 2026. Read the source This is a summary, not legal advice.
Required Links & Notices
The KCDPA requires the following links or notices to be visible on your website:
- 1Privacy Policy
Enforcement & Penalties
Key Things to Know
The Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act (KCDPA) has applied in Kentucky since January 1, 2026.
Who it covers: Conducts business in Kentucky or targets Kentucky residents AND controls/processes personal data of 100K+ consumers, OR controls/processes data of 25K+ consumers and derives 50%+ of gross revenue from selling personal data.
Do Not Sell and opt-out rights: residents may opt out of the sale of their personal data and opt out of targeted advertising. 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: KCDPA 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: KCDPA 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 is the exception: that needs consent before you process it.
Enforcement: $7,500 per violation. 30-day cure period (no sunset). Enforced by the Kentucky Attorney General.
How to Configure LegalBanner for KCDPA
- 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 Kentucky'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 KCDPA-compliant privacy policy.
Set up KCDPA compliance in 5 minutes
LegalBanner handles Kentucky privacy requirements automatically — cookie banner, opt-out links, and GPC support included.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Kentucky KCDPA take effect?
The KCDPA takes effect January 1, 2026. Businesses should begin preparing in advance.
Does Kentucky require a cookie consent banner?
No. Kentucky does not require opt-in cookie consent. You must provide opt-out mechanisms for targeted advertising and sale of personal data.
Does Kentucky require honoring GPC signals?
No. Kentucky does not require honoring GPC or universal opt-out mechanisms.
What are the penalties for KCDPA violations?
Up to $7,500 per violation. The 30-day cure period is permanent and does not sunset.
How does Kentucky compare to other state privacy laws?
Kentucky follows the Virginia model — moderate consumer rights, AG-only enforcement, permanent cure period, no GPC requirement. It is among the more business-friendly state laws.