State Breach Law

Arkansas Data Breach Notification Law

Ark. Code Ann. §§ 4-110-101 to 4-110-108 • Effective 2005-08-12

Arkansas businesses must notify residents quickly after a breach. No exact deadline, but don't drag your feet.

Notification deadline: Most expedient time possible

Enforcement: Arkansas Attorney General

Overview

Arkansas requires notification to affected residents in the most expedient time possible and without unreasonable delay.

Who Must Be Notified

  • Affected Arkansas residents
  • Arkansas Attorney General

Covered Data Types

Social Security number, Driver's license number, Financial account numbers, Medical information

Notification Requirements

  • Written notice
  • Electronic notice permitted

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Exemptions

  • Encrypted data
  • Good faith acquisition

Penalties

Civil penalties through AG enforcement

If You Experience a Breach

  1. 1.

    Notify AG and affected residents

Official Source

https://arkansasag.gov/

Other State Breach Laws

New York, Texas, Florida

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