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Can you summarize HB3746?
House Bills > Relating to certain notifications required following a breach of security of computerized data.
Short Summary
This Act, H.B. No. 3746, relates to certain notifications required following a breach of security of computerized data. It amends Section 521.053 of the Business & Commerce Code. The Act requires persons who are required to disclose or provide notification of a breach of system security to notify the attorney general of that breach within 60 days if the breach involves at least 250 residents of Texas. The notification must include a detailed description of the breach, the number of affected residents, measures taken regarding the breach, any intended measures after the notification, and information regarding law enforcement involvement. Additionally, the attorney general is required to post a listing of the notifications received on their publicly accessible website, excluding sensitive personal information and any other confidential information. The Act takes effect on September 1, 2021.
Whom does it apply to?
Persons who are required to disclose or provide notification of a breach of system security
What does it govern?
Notifications required following a breach of security of computerized data
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
No penalties are mentioned.
Jurisdiction
Texas