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Can you summarize 815 ILCS 530/10?
Personal Information Protection Act. >
Short Summary
This section of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, specifically the Personal Information Protection Act, outlines the requirements for data collectors in Illinois regarding the notification of breaches of personal information. It mandates that data collectors who own or license personal information of Illinois residents must notify the affected residents of any breach of the security of the data system. The notification should be made as soon as possible and without unreasonable delay. The notification should include information such as toll-free numbers and addresses for consumer reporting agencies, the toll-free number, address, and website address for the Federal Trade Commission, and information about fraud alerts and security freezes. For personal information that requires prompt action, such as changing usernames, passwords, or security questions, the notification may be provided in electronic or other form. Data collectors who maintain or store, but do not own or license, computerized data that includes personal information must notify the owner or licensee of the information immediately following discovery of a breach. The data collector must also cooperate with the owner or licensee in matters relating to the breach. The document also allows for a delay in notifying Illinois residents if it would interfere with a criminal investigation. If more than 500 Illinois residents are affected by a breach, the data collector must also notify the Attorney General, providing a description of the breach, the number of affected residents, and any steps taken or planned in response to the breach.
Whom does it apply to?
Data collectors that own or license personal information concerning an Illinois resident, and data collectors that maintain or store, but do not own or license, computerized data that includes personal information
What does it govern?
Notice of breach; notice to Attorney General
What are exemptions?
Exemptions are not mentioned in the document.
What are the Penalties?
Penalties for non-compliance or violation of the document's provisions are not specified in the document.
Jurisdiction
Illinois