State Breach Law

Iowa Data Breach Notification Law

Iowa Code § 715C • Effective 2008-07-01

Iowa gives you 60 days to notify affected residents. AG notification also required.

Notification deadline: 60 days

Enforcement: Iowa Attorney General

Overview

Iowa requires notification within 60 days of breach discovery. Enhanced requirements added in recent amendments.

Who Must Be Notified

  • Affected Iowa residents
  • Iowa Attorney General (if 500+ affected)

Covered Data Types

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

Notification Requirements

  • Written notice
  • Electronic notice permitted

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Exemptions

  • Encrypted data
  • Good faith acquisition

Penalties

Consumer Protection Act violations

If You Experience a Breach

  1. 1.

    Notify residents within 60 days

Official Source

https://www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov/

Other State Breach Laws

New York, Texas, Florida

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