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Washington Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy Requirements in Washington

A legal document disclosing how your business collects, uses, stores, and shares personal information from customers, website visitors, and employees, compliant with applicable state and federal privacy laws.

Any business that collects personal information — whether through a website, mobile app, in-store transactions, or employee records. Required by multiple state laws and industry regulations.

Washington operates its own OSHA-approved state plan through WA DOSH (RCW Chapter 49.17). This means Washington businesses must meet requirements that can be more stringent than federal OSHA standards. Additionally, Washington has enacted the Washington My Health My Data Act (SB 5693 (2023)), which provides Health data privacy law with private right of action. Your privacy policy must address these state-specific requirements.

Washington Privacy Policy Requirements

Federal Requirements

FTC

  • FTC Act Section 5; COPPA; GLBA; HIPAA (if applicable): The FTC enforces unfair or deceptive practices related to privacy, and sector-specific federal laws mandate privacy disclosures.

Washington State Requirements

Enforced by: Washington Department of Labor and Industries

  • Washington My Health My Data Act (SB 5693 (2023)): Health data privacy law with private right of action
  • Washington My Health My Data Act

What's Included in Your WA Privacy Policy

Your generated privacy policy will include these sections, tailored to Washington regulations:

Types of personal information collected
How information is used and processed
Third-party data sharing and disclosure
Consumer rights (access, deletion, opt-out)
Data retention and security practices
Cookie and tracking technology disclosure
Children's privacy (COPPA compliance if applicable)
Contact information and policy updates
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Penalties for Non-Compliance in Washington

Federal Penalties

FTC: up to $51,744 per violation; COPPA: up to $50,120 per violation

Washington State Penalties

Washington may impose additional state-level penalties that exceed federal amounts.

Willful Violations

Up to $161,323 per willful or repeated violation under federal OSHA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a privacy policy required in Washington?
Any business that collects personal information — whether through a website, mobile app, in-store transactions, or employee records. Required by multiple state laws and industry regulations. In Washington, WA DOSH enforces compliance and may impose additional requirements beyond federal standards.
What are the penalties for not having a privacy policy in Washington?
Federal penalties range from FTC: up to $51,744 per violation; COPPA: up to $50,120 per violation. Washington state penalties can exceed federal minimums. Enforcement is handled by WA DOSH.
How often should I update my Washington privacy policy?
Annually and when data practices or state privacy laws change. Monitor Washington legislative sessions for new regulations that may affect your privacy policy.
Can ComplyStack generate a Washington-specific privacy policy?
Yes. ComplyStack generates privacy policy documents that incorporate Washington-specific regulations, WA DOSH requirements, and your business details. Documents are ready to download in minutes.

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