--- title: How the Colorado Privacy Act Applies to Nonprofits description: The first state privacy law to apply to non-profit organizations is the Colorado Privacy Act, which goes into effect on July 1, 2023. Learn more. image: https://62401.hs-sites.com/hubfs/colorado%20privacy%20act.jpeg --- [![logo-small.png](https://62401.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Outside_GC_May_2015/Logos/logo-small.png?width=90&name=logo-small.png "logo-small.png")](http://www.outsidegc.com) - BLOG - ** --- ### Headquarters 501 Boylston Street, 10th Floor Boston, MA 02116 (617)-737-5000 info@outsidegc.com ![hero_news-events.jpg](https://62401.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Outside_GC_May_2015/Backgrounds/hero_news-events.jpg?width=1600&name=hero_news-events.jpg "hero_news-events.jpg") ## ON-DEMAND INSIGHTS # How the Colorado Privacy Act Applies to Nonprofits Posted by [Lakshmi Sarma Ramani and Anita Drummond](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/author/lakshmi-sarma-ramani-and-anita-drummond) on December 13, 2022 at 9:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![colorado privacy act and nonprofit organizations](https://62401.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/colorado%20privacy%20act.jpeg?width=316&height=158&name=colorado%20privacy%20act.jpeg)Outside GC Partners Lakshmi Sarma Ramani and Anita Drummond have co-authored [a new article](https://docket.acc.com/nonprofit-knowledge-how-colorado-privacy-act-applies-nonprofits) for the ACC Docket's Non-Profit Knowledge column, in which they review the Colorado Privacy Act and its applicability to non-profit organizations.  - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Topics: [Nonprofits](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/nonprofits), [privacy compliance](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/privacy-compliance), [Colorado Privacy Act](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/colorado-privacy-act), [nonprofit organizations](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/nonprofit-organizations) ### Subscribe to our Blog ### Popular Posts [View All Posts ›](https://www.outsidegc.com/blog/all) [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2F62401.hs-sites.com%2Fblog%2Fhow-the-colorado-privacy-act-applies-to-nonprofits%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/linkedin-24x24.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2F62401.hs-sites.com%2Fblog%2Fhow-the-colorado-privacy-act-applies-to-nonprofits%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2F62401.hs-sites.com%2Fblog%2Fhow-the-colorado-privacy-act-applies-to-nonprofits%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2F62401.hs-sites.com%2Fblog%2Fhow-the-colorado-privacy-act-applies-to-nonprofits%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=How%20the%20Colorado%20Privacy%20Act%20Applies%20to%20Nonprofits) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2F62401.hs-sites.com%2Fblog%2Fhow-the-colorado-privacy-act-applies-to-nonprofits%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2F62401.hs-sites.com%2Fblog%2Fhow-the-colorado-privacy-act-applies-to-nonprofits%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) This publication should not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances nor an offer to represent you. It is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. The contents are intended for general informational purposes only, and you are urged to consult your attorney concerning any particular situation and any specific legal questions you may have. Pursuant to applicable rules of professional conduct, portions of this publication may constitute Attorney Advertising. Outside GC is an innovative approach to legal services for growing and mature businesses. Companies who engage Outside GC fall into two main categories: (1) those [without in-house counsel](http://www.outsidegc.com/general-legal-counsel-corporate-counsel) who need regular, on-going legal support but do not wish to hire a full-time in-house lawyer, and (2) those [with in-house counsel](http://www.outsidegc.com/in-house-counsel-support) who do not wish to add more full-time resources to their existing in-house staff. [Contact us](http://www.outsidegc.com/contact) to speak to one of our on-demand attorneys. ## Search our Site ![logo-small.png](https://62401.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Outside_GC_May_2015/Logos/logo-small.png?width=90&name=logo-small.png "logo-small.png") Attorney advertising. Copyright @ 2026 Outside GC LLC. All rights reserved. ![](https://dc.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=215705&fmt=gif)