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Business, Selling, Trading and Collection Practices - Chapters 731 to 747 (Secs. 42-1 to 42-901) > Protection of Social Security Numbers and Personal Information - Secs. 42-470 to 42-479
Short Summary
The provided legal document content pertains to the protection of Social Security numbers and personal information in Connecticut. It establishes restrictions on the posting, display, transmission, and use of Social Security numbers. The restrictions apply to various entities, excluding the state, political subdivisions, or agencies thereof. The document prohibits the public posting or display of Social Security numbers, printing of Social Security numbers on access cards, requiring transmission of Social Security numbers over the Internet without secure connection or encryption, and requiring the use of Social Security numbers to access websites without additional authentication. There are exceptions for the collection, use, or release of Social Security numbers as required by state or federal law, as well as for internal verification or administrative purposes. Violations of the restrictions may result in fines, imprisonment, or both, depending on the offense. Additionally, civil penalties may be imposed. The document also governs the safeguarding of personal information and requires individuals to protect personal information from misuse by third parties and to destroy or make unreadable such information prior to disposal. It mandates the creation of a privacy protection policy for businesses that collect Social Security numbers, which must protect the confidentiality of Social Security numbers, prohibit unlawful disclosure, and limit access to such numbers. Violations of this section may result in civil penalties. The document further requires employers to obtain and retain employment applications in a secure manner and employ reasonable measures to destroy or make unreadable such applications upon disposal. Violations of this requirement may result in civil penalties. The Commissioner of Consumer Protection is authorized to conduct investigations and hold hearings related to this document, with the power to issue subpoenas, administer oaths, compel testimony, and order the production of relevant documents. The Superior Court may intervene to enforce orders in case of non-compliance. The Attorney General may apply for restraining orders against violators. It is important to note that exceptions and penalties are provided in specific sections of the document. Non-compliance with this document may result in appropriate orders issued by the Superior Court to ensure enforcement.
Whom does it apply to?
Any individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation, limited liability company, organization, or other entity, excluding the state or any political subdivision of the state, or any agency thereof
What does it govern?
Restrictions on the posting, display, transmission, and use of Social Security numbers and personal information
What are exemptions?
Exceptions for the collection, use, or release of Social Security numbers as required by state or federal law, as well as for internal verification or administrative purposes
What are the Penalties?
Fines ranging from $100 to $1,000, imprisonment up to 6 months, or both, depending on the offense; civil penalties of $500 per violation, not exceeding $500,000 for any single event
Jurisdiction
Connecticut