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Providing for an affirmative defense to certain claims relating to personal information security breach protection
Topics:Courts & civil law
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 6, 2019
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 11, 2019
- Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: House committee
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2020 session adjourned on June 14, 2020, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
This bill establishes an affirmative defense to any claim or action alleging that a person’s failure to implement security measures resulted in a breach of security; that the person established, maintained, and complied with a cyber security program that contains administrative, technical, and physical safeguards; conforms to current and accepted industry standards regarding cyber security; is designed to protect the security and confidentiality of personal information; is designed to protect against any anticipated threats or hazards to personal information; and is designed to protect against unauthorized access to and acquisition of personal information.
Read the full explanation
The bill provides that an affirmative defense under the bill shall be established by a preponderance of the evidence. The bill also provides that it shall not be construed to create a private right of action with respect to personal information security breaches.
Senate subcommittee
Named February 11, 2019. Meeting: Wednesday, February 27 · 11:00 AM · Senate Lobbyist Lounge.
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