Safe Destruction of Documents Containing Personal Information

RI Document Destruction Law
active

Requires 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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