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Can you summarize Tex. Bus. & Com. Chapter 521?
IDENTITY THEFT > UNAUTHORIZED USE OF IDENTIFYING INFORMATION
Short Summary
The provided legal document content is a chapter of the Texas Statutes, specifically under the Business and Commerce Code, governing the unauthorized use of personal identifying information. It defines ‘personal identifying information’ and ‘sensitive personal information’ and outlines the obligations for breach notification, unauthorized use or possession of personal identifying information, and implementation of reasonable procedures to protect sensitive personal information. The document also covers the issuance of court orders declaring individuals as victims of identity theft, the confidentiality of court orders, and civil penalties and injunctions for violations. The document applies to persons conducting business in Texas, with exemptions for financial institutions or covered entities and acts covered by the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The penalties for non-compliance are not specified in the provided document.
Whom does it apply to?
Persons conducting business in Texas
What does it govern?
Unauthorized use of personal identifying information
What are exemptions?
Financial institutions or covered entities, acts covered by the Fair Credit Reporting Act
What are the Penalties?
Not specified in the provided document
Jurisdiction
Texas