Quick Facts
Breach Based on Harm Threshold: YES
Deadline for Consumer Notice: Without unreasonable delay
Government Notification Required: YES, if >1,000 residents notified
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Scope of this Summary
Covered Info
Form of Covered Info
Encryption Safe Harbor
Breach Defined
Consumer Notice
Timing: Must be made without unreasonable delay, consistent with any measures necessary to determine scope of the breach and sufficient contact information for affected residents, and to restore the reasonable integrity, security and confidentiality of the system.
Content: Notice must include a general description of the breach; the type of covered info affected; a telephone number for further information and assistance, if one exists; contact information for CRAs; and advice to remain vigilant by reviewing account statements and monitoring free credit reports.
Method: In writing, by telephone (if contact made directly with affected resident), or electronic notice (if entity has valid email address, resident agreed to receive communications electronically, and notice is consistent with E-SIGN). Substitute notice available if certain criteria are satisfied.
Delayed Notice
Harm Threshold
Government Notice
Consumer Reporting Agency Notice
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 26, 2019