New Hampshire Privacy Act (NHPA) Awareness Course

Coming Soon: March 2026 Delivery: 100% online Duration: 35-40 minutes Certificate on Completion

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New Hampshire stands out among US state privacy laws by requiring universal opt-out mechanism compliance from day one - no phase-in period. While other states delayed this requirement, businesses operating in New Hampshire must honour Global Privacy Control and similar signals immediately when the law takes effect.

This course provides practical guidance on the New Hampshire Privacy Act. We cover who must comply, the rights New Hampshire residents have over their data, the critical universal opt-out requirement, sensitive data handling, and enforcement by the dedicated Data Privacy Unit.

The NHPA became effective on January 1, 2025. New Hampshire has created a dedicated Data Privacy Unit within the Attorney General's office for enforcement, signalling a serious approach to compliance. Penalties can reach $10,000 per violation. No technical background required - just focused, practical training your team can apply immediately.

Why learn about the NHPA?

Understand the immediate universal opt-out mechanism requirement
Know how to implement Global Privacy Control compliance
Handle New Hampshire consumer data requests correctly
Avoid penalties of up to $10,000 per violation
Prepare for enforcement by the dedicated Data Privacy Unit

Course features

New Hampshire-specific

Focused entirely on the NHPA with New Hampshire-specific requirements, including the immediate universal opt-out requirement.

Practical scenarios

Real-world examples showing how to implement universal opt-out mechanisms and handle consumer requests.

Current guidance

Covers the law as effective January 2025 with the latest Data Privacy Unit guidance and compliance requirements.

Official sources

Built from the New Hampshire Revised Statutes and Attorney General guidance, with references to official documentation.

Learning with us

Course information

Learning outcomes

Understand when and how the NHPA applies to your organisation
Implement universal opt-out mechanism compliance correctly
Recognise the rights New Hampshire residents have over their personal data
Handle consumer data requests correctly within required timeframes
Understand enforcement by the Data Privacy Unit and potential penalties

Training recommendations

All employees who handle customer data should complete this training.
Annual refresher training is recommended to stay current with amendments and enforcement trends.
IT teams responsible for website technology should receive additional training on universal opt-out implementation.

This course is recommended for

Employees who handle customer data at organisations that conduct business in New Hampshire or target New Hampshire residents. This includes marketing, sales, customer service, HR, IT, and compliance teams, with particular relevance for web development and marketing technology teams.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course. No legal or technical background is required.

What do I need for this course?

This course is 100% online and delivered through our online learning platform. Organisations can also access this content via their own LMS on request (SCORM format available).

Course content

Section 1: Understanding New Hampshire's Privacy Landscape

In this section we introduce the New Hampshire Privacy Act and explain why it matters for your organisation. We cover what makes New Hampshire's law unique, including the universal opt-out requirement from day one.

Lessons

Introduction to the NHPA
Why New Hampshire matters: universal opt-out from day one
Effective date: January 1, 2025
The dedicated Data Privacy Unit
Key definitions you need to know

Section 2: Who Must Comply

New Hampshire follows the Virginia model for applicability thresholds. This section covers who the law applies to and which entities are exempt.

Lessons

The 35,000 consumer threshold
The 10,000 consumer + revenue threshold
Small business considerations
Entities exempt from the NHPA
Relationship with other state laws

Section 3: Consumer Rights Under NHPA

New Hampshire residents have comprehensive rights over their personal data. We cover what those rights are, how to handle requests, and the timeframes you must meet.

Lessons

The right to know and access
The right to correct inaccuracies
The right to delete personal data
The right to data portability
The right to opt out of sales, profiling, and targeted advertising
Handling consumer requests within 45 days

Section 4: Universal Opt-Out Mechanisms

New Hampshire requires businesses to honour universal opt-out mechanisms from day one - no phase-in period. We explain what this means and how to implement it correctly.

Lessons

What is a universal opt-out mechanism?
Global Privacy Control (GPC)
Day one compliance requirement
Technical implementation considerations
Common implementation mistakes

Section 5: Sensitive Data and Consent

The NHPA requires opt-in consent before processing sensitive data. We explain what counts as sensitive data in New Hampshire and how to implement proper consent mechanisms.

Lessons

What is sensitive data under NHPA?
The opt-in consent requirement
Children's data and parental consent
Biometric and precise geolocation data
Practical consent workflows

Section 6: Enforcement and Penalties

Understand how the NHPA is enforced by the dedicated Data Privacy Unit, the cure period, and what penalties look like.

Lessons

The Data Privacy Unit
Attorney General enforcement authority
The 60-day cure period
Penalties up to $10,000 per violation
No private right of action
Responding to investigations

Section 7: Assessment

Test your knowledge with scenario-based questions covering all the key NHPA concepts from the course.

Lessons

Knowledge check (10 questions)

How it works

Step 1

Get notified

Sign up to be notified when this course launches. You'll be among the first to know and can start training your team immediately.

Step 2

Start learning

Each team member will have access to the learning materials and assessment. On completion of the course, team members will be issued with a certificate.

Step 3

Stay compliant

As the NHPA evolves, we'll update the course. Trainees can review updated materials to stay current with enforcement trends and amendments.

What's included

Training

Distraction-free online learning platform
Scenario-based end of course assessment

Updates

Access to all course material updates and enhancements for the length of your access period

Certification

Certificate on completion

Course FAQs

Will I get a certificate?

Yes, on completion of the course you will be issued with a digital certificate. It will be issued by our team shortly after completion of the course including the end of course assessment. You can add this to your LinkedIn profile.

Who should take this course?

This course is designed for employees who handle customer data at organisations that may be subject to New Hampshire's privacy law. This includes marketing, sales, customer service, HR, and IT teams at organisations doing business in New Hampshire or handling data of New Hampshire residents.

How is NHPA different from other state privacy laws?

New Hampshire's most significant difference is requiring universal opt-out mechanism compliance from day one - most other states have delayed this requirement. New Hampshire has also created a dedicated Data Privacy Unit for enforcement. It uses similar thresholds to Virginia but has higher penalties ($10,000 per violation).

Does NHPA apply to my organisation?

NHPA applies to organisations that conduct business in New Hampshire or target New Hampshire residents, AND either: (a) control or process personal data of 35,000+ New Hampshire consumers, or (b) control or process data of 10,000+ New Hampshire consumers and derive more than 25% of gross revenue from selling personal data.

What is a universal opt-out mechanism?

A universal opt-out mechanism is a browser setting or signal (like Global Privacy Control) that communicates a consumer's opt-out preference to all websites they visit. New Hampshire requires businesses to honour these signals from day one, meaning you need technical implementation ready at launch.

Is there a money back guarantee?

Yes, we offer a 14-day 100% money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with the course for any reason, simply contact us within 14 days of purchase for a full refund.

How long does the course take?

The course typically takes 35-40 minutes to complete. You can pause and resume at any time, and your progress is automatically saved.