Overview

• Colorado's new law classifies neural data as sensitive, protecting it from unauthorized sharing.
• The legislation was driven by rapid advancements in neurotechnology that could exploit brain activity.
• Neurotechnology devices, such as those for sleep and meditation, often operate outside traditional medical privacy laws.
• Advocates highlight the potential for misuse of brain data in consumer technology.
• The law marks a significant step in regulating emerging technologies that interact with human cognitive functions.