Colorado Passes Landmark Law to Protect Neural Data
The new legislation, signed by Governor Jared Polis, extends privacy protections to include brain activity data, addressing concerns over the misuse of neurotechnology.
- Colorado's new law classifies neural data as sensitive, protecting it from unauthorized sharing.
- The legislation was driven by rapid advancements in neurotechnology that could exploit brain activity.
- Neurotechnology devices, such as those for sleep and meditation, often operate outside traditional medical privacy laws.
- Advocates highlight the potential for misuse of brain data in consumer technology.
- The law marks a significant step in regulating emerging technologies that interact with human cognitive functions.
Ars Technica 
