Virgin Islands

Breach Based on Harm Threshold: NO
Deadline for Consumer Notice: Most expedient time possible and without unreasonably delay
Government Notification Required: NO

V.I. Code Ann. Tit. 14 §§ 2209-2212

Scope of this Summary

Notification requirements applicable to persons and businesses that conduct business in the territory and that own, license or maintain covered info. Some types of businesses may be exempt from some or all of these requirements and non-commercial entities may be subject to different requirements.

Covered Info

First name or first initial and last name, plus: Social Security number; driver's license number; or account, credit card or debit card number in combination with any required security or access code or password that would permit access to a resident's financial account.

Form of Covered Info

Electronic Only.

Encryption Safe Harbor

Statute does not apply to information that is encrypted.

Breach Defined

Unauthorized acquisition that compromises the security, confidentiality, or integrity of covered info, excluding certain good-faith acquisitions by employees or agents.

Consumer Notice

Timing: Must be made in the most expedient time possible and without unreasonable delay consistent with any measures necessary to determine the scope of the breach and to restore the reasonable integrity of the system.

Method: By written notice, or electronic notice if consistent with E-SIGN. Substitute notice is available if certain criteria are satisfied.

Delayed Notice

Notification may be delayed if law enforcement determines notification will impede a criminal investigation.

Third-Party Notice

If you maintain covered info on behalf of another entity, you must notify them immediately following discovery of a breach.

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