Under the NDPA, you obtain consent by clearly informing individuals about what personal data you collect, how you'll use it, and who you might share it with - all in plain, easy-to-understand language. Then, ask them to actively agree by checking a box or clicking a button; pre-ticked boxes or assumed consent won't work. This way, individuals know exactly what they're signing up for and can change their mind later if they want to withdraw their consent.

The NDPA is enforced by the Nebraska Department of Justice. They make sure businesses follow the rules by investigating complaints, conducting audits, and reviewing data practices. If they find violations, the department can issue penalties like fines or require changes to business practices to improve data protection.

To make your business compliant with the NDPA, start by figuring out what personal data you collect and why. Update your privacy policies to clearly explain your data practices in plain language, and set up a system where people can easily give (and later withdraw) their consent - usually through an opt-in method. Make sure you have strong security measures in place to protect the data, and set up simple processes for handling requests like data access, corrections, or deletion. Regularly check and update your practices to ensure you're meeting the NDPA requirements.
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Shopify merchants can streamline compliance by leveraging tools like Consentmo, which offers automated solutions for managing cookie consent, generating privacy notices, and processing data subject requests.