Identity Theft Prevention Act: Data Breach Notification

NJ Breach Notification Law
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New Jersey's breach law requires businesses and public entities to notify New Jersey residents whose unencrypted personal information was, or is reasonably believed to have been, accessed by an unauthorized person, unless misuse is not reasonably possible. The New Jersey State Police must be notified before consumers, and consumer reporting agencies must be notified when more than 1,000 people are affected.

Jurisdiction

New Jersey

Jurisdiction Type

state

Country

United States

Effective Date

1/1/2006

Enforcing Authority

New Jersey Attorney General / Division of Consumer Affairs (Consumer Fraud Act); breaches are reported first to the Division of State Police

Fines Under This Regulation

0

Total Fine Amount (USD)

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