Fla. Admin. Code R. 2-3.001 (2026)

(1) Definitions – As used in this rule and Section 501.701, F.S.:

“Authorized person” means:

(a) A Consumer whose data is processed or sold by a controller or processor;

(b) A person granted express, written authority by a consumer to act for the consumer in exercising the consumer’s rights pursuant to Section 501.705, F.S.;

(c) A person granted authority to act for a consumer under a power of attorney, whether denominated an agent, attorney in fact, or otherwise. The term includes an original agent, co-agent, and successor agent. See Section 709.2102, F.S.; and

(d) A person who is a parent or legal guardian of a child who is exercising the rights granted to the child or to the parents of a child pursuant to Sections 501.705 - 501.722, F.S.

(2) An Authorized person who is authenticated pursuant to Rule 2-3.004 is entitled to act on a consumer’s behalf to exercise all rights and protections conferred under section 501.701, F.S.

Rulemaking Authority 501.72(5), F.S. Law Implemented 501.72(5), F.S. History - New 7-18-24.

Effective: 7/18/2024.