Quick Notes
Deadline for Consumer Notice: Most expedient manner possible without unreasonable delay
Government Notification Required: Yes, if >1,000 residents notified
Ark. Code Ann. §§ 4-110-101 to - 108, as amended by 2019 Ark. Acts 1030 (not yet codified)
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Covered Info
Form of Covered Info
Encryption Safe Harbor
Breach Defined
Consumer Notice
Timing: Must be made in the most expedient time and manner possible and without unreasonable delay consistent with any measures to determine the scope of the breach and to restore the reasonable integrity of the system.
Method: By written notice or electronic notice if it is consistent with E-SIGN. Substitute notice is available if certain criteria are satisfied.
Delayed Notice
Harm Threshold
Government Notice
If notice to more than 1,000 residents is required, the Entity shall notify the Attorney General.
Ark. Admin. Code § 214.00.2-5010: Licensees subject to state Fair Mortgage Lending Act must notify state Securities Commissioner of a breach. If a loan applicant’s or borrower’s financial information or Social Security number was breached or disclosed without authorization, must provide notice to Securities Commissioner within two business days of discovery.
Third-Party Notice
Potential Penalties
This summary is for informational purposes only. It provides general information and not legal advice or opinions regarding specific facts. Additional requirements or conditions may apply to any or all provisions referenced herein. For more information about the state data breach notification laws or other data security matters, please seek the advice of counsel.
Last revised on July 30, 2019