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Can you summarize AKST 45.48.010?
Personal Information Protection Act. > Disclosure of breach of security.
Short Summary
The provided legal document pertains to the disclosure of breach of security under the Alaska Statutes’ Trade and Commerce section, specifically the Personal Information Protection Act. It requires covered persons who own or license personal information on a state resident to disclose any breach of the security of the information system containing personal information to each affected state resident. The disclosure must be made in the most expeditious time possible and without unreasonable delay, except as provided in AS 45.48.020 and as necessary to determine the scope of the breach and restore the reasonable integrity of the information system. However, disclosure is not required if an appropriate investigation determines that there is no reasonable likelihood of harm to the affected consumers. The determination must be documented in writing and maintained for five years. The document references various sections related to allowable delay in notification, methods of notice, notification of certain other agencies, exceptions for employees and agents, treatment of certain breaches, violations, and definitions. Specific penalties for non-compliance or violation are not mentioned in the provided content.
Whom does it apply to?
Covered persons who own or license personal information on a state resident
What does it govern?
Disclosure of breach of security
What are exemptions?
Disclosure is not required if there is no reasonable likelihood of harm to the consumers whose personal information has been acquired
What are the Penalties?
Not specified
Jurisdiction
Alaska