State Breach Law

Montana Data Breach Notification Law

Mont. Code Ann. §§ 30-14-1701 to 30-14-1706, 30-14-1801 • Effective 2006-03-01

Montana requires quick notification without a specific deadline. New privacy law adds consumer rights.

Notification deadline: Without unreasonable delay

Enforcement: Montana Attorney General

Overview

Montana requires notification without unreasonable delay. New consumer privacy law adds enhanced protections effective 2024.

Who Must Be Notified

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

Covered Data Types

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

Notification Requirements

  • Written notice
  • Electronic notice permitted

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Exemptions

  • Encrypted data
  • Good faith acquisition

Penalties

Up to $10,000 per violation

If You Experience a Breach

  1. 1.

    Notify residents without delay

Official Source

https://dojmt.gov/

Other State Breach Laws

New York, Texas, Florida

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