On Jan. 10, 2019, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signed legislation that will significantly amend the state’s data breach notification law. The amendments become effective on April 11, 2019. One of the significant changes includes a new requirement to provide an offer of complimentary credit monitoring for “a period of not less than 18 months” when … Continue Reading
Colorado’s Gov. John Hickenlooper signed a bill that significantly strengthens its current data breach notification requirements and adds new measures designed to enhance protections for consumer data privacy. The new law will go into effect on Sept. 1, 2018. Disposal of personal identifying information As previously discussed here (while the bill was in committee), HB18-1128 … Continue Reading
On Aug. 17, 2017, Delaware revamped its existing data breach notification statute. In doing so, Delaware became the second state (joining Connecticut) to mandate offering individuals affected by a breach of security involving Social Security numbers at least one year of complimentary credit monitoring services. The new law takes effect on April 14, 2018, and … Continue Reading
On September 18, 2014, California Governor, Jerry Brown, signed Assembly Bill 1755 (“AB1755”) into law, amending breach notification provisions in the California Health and Safety Code applicable to licensed clinics, health facilities, home health agencies, and hospices. Under existing law, certain health care entities licensed by the California Department of Public Health (“CDPH”), including hospitals … Continue Reading
