Safe Destruction of Documents Containing Personal Information
RI Document Destruction LawRequires businesses to take reasonable steps to destroy customers' personal information they no longer keep, by shredding, erasing or otherwise making it unreadable. Personal information is defined broadly to include signatures, Social Security, passport, license, insurance and financial account numbers, physical descriptions, and confidential health care information.
Jurisdiction
Rhode Island
Jurisdiction Type
state
Country
United States
Enforcing Authority
Rhode Island Attorney General; injured customers
Fines Under This Regulation
0
Total Fine Amount (USD)
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