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NJ A5258

Revises requirements for disclosure of a breach of security of certain computerized records containing personal information.


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Introduced
12/04/2017
In Committee
12/04/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018

Introduced Session

2016-2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill revises the "Identity Theft Prevention Act," P.L.2005, c.226 (C.56:11-44 et al.) to provide that, in the event of any breach of security of computerized records, the disclosure to a customer whose personal information was breached shall be made within five business days, except as is consistent with the legitimate needs of law enforcement, or any measures necessary to determine the scope of the breach and restore the reasonable integrity of the data system. Current law requires that the disclosure be made in the most expedient time possible and without unreasonable delay, which is not changed under the bill. Current law also provides that disclosure of a breach of security to a customer shall not be required if the business or public entity establishes that misuse of the information is not reasonably possible. The bill clarifies that this determination can only be made after an appropriate investigation by the business or public entity and consultation with relevant federal, State and local agencies responsible for law enforcement.

AI Summary

This bill revises the "Identity Theft Prevention Act" to provide that in the event of a breach of security of computerized records containing personal information, the disclosure to affected customers must be made within five business days, except as consistent with law enforcement needs or measures to determine the scope of the breach. The bill also clarifies that a business or public entity can only determine that misuse of the information is not reasonably possible after an appropriate investigation and consultation with relevant law enforcement agencies. The bill maintains the current requirement that disclosure be made in the most expedient time possible without unreasonable delay.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee (on 12/04/2017)

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