Theft of Identity and Trafficking in Stolen Identities (criminal offense and civil action)

KY Identity Theft
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Criminalizes knowingly possessing or using another person's identifying information, including name, SSN, account PINs, and unique biometric data, to impersonate them for gain, credit transactions, evading detection, or commercial or political benefit. Victims have a civil cause of action for compensatory and punitive damages and fees.

Jurisdiction

Kentucky

Jurisdiction Type

state

Country

United States

Effective Date

7/14/2000

Enforcing Authority

Prosecutors; victims via civil action; Consumer Protection Act enforcement for repeat business violators

Fines Under This Regulation

0

Total Fine Amount (USD)

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