Some important data breach notification information:
“Breach of the security of the system" means the unauthorized access and acquisition of unencrypted and unredacted computerized data that compromises the security or confidentiality of personal information maintained by an individual or entity as part of a database of personal information regarding multiple individuals and that causes, or the individual or entity reasonably believes has caused, or will cause, identity theft or other fraud to any resident of the Commonwealth.” Personal information is:
First initial and last name combined with a social security number, driver’s license information, account numbers, financial information, credit card information, etc.
If there is a data breach
“Breach of the security of the system" means the unauthorized access and acquisition of unencrypted and unredacted computerized data that compromises the security or confidentiality of personal information maintained by an individual or entity as part of a database of personal information regarding multiple individuals and that causes, or the individual or entity reasonably believes has caused, or will cause, identity theft or other fraud to any resident of the Commonwealth.” Personal information is:
First initial and last name combined with a social security number, driver’s license information, account numbers, financial information, credit card information, etc.
If there is a data breach