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Can you summarize KSST Chapter 50, Article 7a?
UNFAIR TRADE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION > PROTECTION OF CONSUMER INFORMATION
Short Summary
This legal document, part of the Kansas Statutes on Unfair Trade and Consumer Protection, governs the protection of consumer information. It applies to persons conducting business in Kansas and government entities that own or license computerized data with personal information. It also applies to individuals or commercial entities maintaining computerized data they do not own or license. The document requires these entities to conduct a reasonable and prompt investigation when aware of a breach and provide notice to affected Kansas residents without unreasonable delay if misuse of information has occurred or is likely to occur. It also mandates individuals or commercial entities to notify the owner or licensee of any breach if they maintain computerized data they do not own or license. Notification may be delayed if it would impede a criminal investigation. The document outlines compliance requirements for individuals or commercial entities with their own notification procedures or regulated by state or federal law. If more than 1,000 consumers need to be notified, 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 that own or license computerized data with personal information, individuals or commercial entities maintaining computerized data they do not own or license
What does it govern?
Protection of consumer information
What are exemptions?
Notification may be delayed if it would impede a criminal investigation
What are the Penalties?
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
Jurisdiction
Kansas