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Can you summarize NHRS 359-C:19?
RIGHT TO PRIVACY > Definitions.
Short Summary
This legal document, part of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes governing TRADE AND COMMERCE, specifically focuses on the RIGHT TO PRIVACY. It defines key terms such as ‘computerized data’ and ’encrypted’. ‘Computerized data’ refers to personal information stored in an electronic format, while ’encrypted’ refers to data transformed through an algorithmic process to render it unreadable or unusable without a confidential process or key. The document also provides a definition for ‘person’, which includes various entities such as individuals, corporations, trusts, partnerships, associations, limited liability companies, state governmental entities, and political subdivisions of the state. Additionally, it defines ‘personal information’ as an individual’s name combined with certain data elements, such as social security number, driver’s license number, government identification number, or financial account information. However, personal information does not include information available to the general public from government records. The document further explains the concept of ‘security breach’ as the unauthorized acquisition of computerized data compromising the security or confidentiality of personal information held by businesses in the state. It clarifies that good faith acquisition of personal information by an employee or agent of a business, for business purposes, is not considered a security breach as long as the information is not used or disclosed without authorization.
Whom does it apply to?
Individuals, corporations, trusts, partnerships, associations, limited liability companies, state governmental entities, political subdivisions of the state
What does it govern?
RIGHT TO PRIVACY
What are exemptions?
Information lawfully made available to the general public from federal, state, or local government records
What are the Penalties?
Not specified
Jurisdiction
New Hampshire