South Carolina
Quick Facts
Breach Based on Harm Threshold: YES
Deadline for Consumer Notice: Most expedient time possible and without unreasonable delay
Government Notification Required: YES, if >1,000 residents notified
More Details
Scope of this Summary
Covered Info
Form of Covered Info
Encryption Safe Harbor
Breach Defined
Consumer Notice
Timing: Must be made in the most expedient time possible without unreasonably 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, telephone notice, or electronic notice (if it is the primary method of communication with the resident or is consistent with E-SIGN and Chapter 6, Title 11 of the 1976 Code). Substitute notice is available if certain criteria are satisfied.
Delayed Notice
Harm Threshold
Government Notice
Consumer Reporting Agency Notice
Third-Party Notice
Potential Penalties
Violations may result in civil 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 March 26, 2018