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Can you summarize MTCO 30-14-1702?
Impediment of Identity Theft > Definitions
Short Summary
This legal document, part of the Montana Code on Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection, provides definitions for terms used in sections 30-14-1701 through 30-14-1705, 30-14-1712, and 30-14-1713. The document governs businesses and customers in the context of identity theft prevention. It defines ‘business’ as any type of organization, including financial institutions and entities regulated by the public service commission or under Title 30, chapter 10. However, industries regulated under Title 33 are exempted. The term ‘customer’ refers to an individual who provides personal information to a business for purchasing or leasing a product or obtaining a service. Other defined terms include ’electronic mail message’, ‘individual’, ‘internet’, ‘internet services provider’, ‘personal information’, ‘records’, and ‘website’. The document does not specify penalties for non-compliance or violations.
Whom does it apply to?
Businesses, customers
What does it govern?
Impediment of Identity Theft
What are exemptions?
Industries regulated under Title 33
What are the Penalties?
Not specified
Jurisdiction
Montana