Personal Information Security and Breach Investigation Law for Public Agencies and Nonaffiliated Third Parties

KY Public Agency / Vendor Data Security (HB 5)
active

Requires public agencies and the private contractors that receive personal information from them to maintain reasonable security and breach investigation procedures. Contractors must report breaches to the agency within 72 hours, and agencies must notify state officials within 72 hours, investigate, and notify affected individuals within 35 days of concluding misuse is likely. Personal information includes name, personal mark, or a biometric or genetic print combined with identifiers such as SSN, account numbers, ID numbers, or health information.

Jurisdiction

Kentucky

Jurisdiction Type

state

Country

United States

Effective Date

1/1/2015

Enforcing Authority

Kentucky Attorney General (Franklin Circuit Court)

Fines Under This Regulation

0

Total Fine Amount (USD)

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