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DSAR Requirements in Colorado (CPA)

Colorado DSAR requirements: consumer rights, response deadlines, identity verification, and penalties under the Colorado Privacy Act.

Last updated: 2026-02-08

Consumer Rights That Trigger DSARs

Colorado consumers can submit requests to:

  • Access all personal data you hold about them
  • Correct inaccurate personal data
  • Delete personal data you collected
  • Port their data in a portable, machine-readable format
  • Opt out of the sale of personal data
  • Opt out of targeted advertising
  • Opt out of profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney for guidance specific to your business.

Response Deadline

45 days from receipt. You can extend by an additional 45 days if reasonably necessary — but you must notify the consumer of the extension and the reason within the initial 45-day window.

Colorado requires businesses to honor universal opt-out mechanisms (like Global Privacy Control).

Identity Verification

Required before fulfilling any request. The CPA does not prescribe a specific verification method.

Appeal Process

If you deny a request, the consumer can appeal. You must provide notice of their right to contact the Colorado Attorney General if the appeal is also denied.

Penalties

  • $20,000 per violation (higher than most states)
  • Cure period expired January 1, 2025 — no cure period is currently available
  • No private right of action — only the Attorney General can enforce

Enforced by the Colorado Attorney General.

DSAR-Specific Exemptions

You may decline or limit a request when the data is needed to:

  • Comply with a legal obligation
  • Detect security incidents or protect against fraud
  • Complete a transaction the consumer requested

Sensitive data (racial/ethnic origin, religious beliefs, health data, sexual orientation, biometric data, children's data, geolocation) requires opt-in consent before processing.

Who This Applies To

Businesses that process personal data of 100K+ Colorado consumers or 25K+ consumers with any revenue from data sales.

For the full Colorado privacy law guide, see boringgovernance.com.

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