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
Is your business exposed?
Exemptions
- • Encrypted data
- • Good faith acquisition
Penalties
Consumer Protection Act violations
If You Experience a Breach
- 1.
Notify residents within 60 days
Official Source
https://www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov/Is your business exposed?
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