Quick Facts
Breach Based on Harm Threshold: YES
Deadline for Consumer Notice: Without unreasonably delay
Government Notification Required: YES
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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 following discovery or notification of the breach consistent with any measures to determine the scope of the breach and to restore the reasonable integrity of the system.
Content: Notice must include description of incident in general terms, types of covered info subject to breach, the general acts covered entity has taken to protect covered info from further unauthorized access, a telephone number that person may call for information and assistance (if one exists), and advice that directs the person to remain vigilant by reviewing account statements and monitoring free credit reports.
Method: By written notice to last known postal address in covered entity’s records, telephone notice or electronic notice. Substitute notice is 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 29, 2019