State Breach Law

Alaska Data Breach Notification Law

Alaska Stat. §§ 45.48.010 to 45.48.090 • Effective 2009-07-01

If you have a data breach affecting Alaskans, notify them as quickly as possible. No specific deadline, but "expedient" is key.

Notification deadline: Most expedient time possible

Enforcement: Alaska Attorney General

Overview

Alaska requires businesses to notify affected residents in the most expedient time possible when a breach exposes their personal information.

Who Must Be Notified

  • Affected Alaska residents

Covered Data Types

Social Security number, Driver's license number, Financial account numbers with access codes

Notification Requirements

  • Written or electronic notice
  • Must describe breach

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Exemptions

  • Encrypted data
  • Good faith acquisition by employee

Penalties

Unfair trade practice violations, civil penalties

If You Experience a Breach

  1. 1.

    Notify affected residents expeditiously

  2. 2.

    Document breach timeline

Official Source

http://law.alaska.gov/

Other State Breach Laws

New York, Texas, Florida

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