State Breach Law

Hawaii Data Breach Notification Law

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 487N • Effective 2007-01-01

Hawaii requires quick notification but doesn't set a specific deadline. Don't delay - notify affected residents promptly.

Notification deadline: Without unreasonable delay

Enforcement: Hawaii Office of Consumer Protection

Overview

Hawaii requires notification without unreasonable delay after discovering a breach affecting personal information.

Who Must Be Notified

  • Affected Hawaii residents
  • Hawaii Office of Consumer Protection

Covered Data Types

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

Notification Requirements

  • Written notice
  • Must include toll-free number

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Exemptions

  • Encrypted data
  • Good faith acquisition

Penalties

Up to $2,500 per violation

If You Experience a Breach

  1. 1.

    Notify residents without unreasonable delay

Official Source

https://cca.hawaii.gov/ocp/

Other State Breach Laws

New York, Texas, Florida

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