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Can you summarize KSST 50-7a02?
PROTECTION OF CONSUMER INFORMATION > Security breach; requirements.
Short Summary
This legal document, part of the Kansas Statutes on Unfair Trade and Consumer Protection, pertains to the protection of consumer information in the event of a security breach. It requires persons conducting business in Kansas and government entities that own or license computerized data with personal information to conduct a reasonable and prompt investigation when aware of a breach. If misuse of information has occurred or is likely to occur, they must provide notice to affected Kansas residents without unreasonable delay. Additionally, individuals or commercial entities maintaining computerized data they do not own or license must notify the owner or licensee of any breach. Notification may be delayed if it would impede a criminal investigation. The document also outlines compliance requirements for individuals or commercial entities with their own notification procedures or regulated by state or federal law. In the event of notifying more than 1,000 consumers, consumer reporting agencies must also be notified. Violations of this section can result in legal action and penalties, with the attorney general empowered to address violations, except for insurance companies licensed in Kansas, where the insurance commissioner has sole enforcement authority.
Whom does it apply to?
Persons conducting business in Kansas, government entities owning or licensing computerized data with personal information, individuals or commercial entities maintaining computerized data they do not own or license
What does it govern?
Security breach and requirements for notification
What are exemptions?
Notification may be delayed if it would impede a criminal investigation.
What are the Penalties?
The attorney general is empowered to bring an action in law or equity to address violations of this section and for other appropriate relief. The insurance commissioner has sole authority to enforce the provisions of this section for violations by insurance companies licensed to do business in Kansas.
Jurisdiction
Kansas