State Breach Law
South Carolina Data Breach Notification Law
S.C. Code Ann. §§ 39-1-90, 38-99-10 • Effective 2009-07-01
South Carolina requires prompt notification without a specific deadline for most businesses.
Notification deadline: Without unreasonable delay
Enforcement: South Carolina Attorney General
Overview
South Carolina requires notification without unreasonable delay. Enhanced requirements for insurance industry.
Who Must Be Notified
- • Affected South Carolina residents
- • Consumer reporting agencies (if 1,000+ affected)
Covered Data Types
Social Security number, Driver's license number, Financial account numbers with access codes
Notification Requirements
- • Written notice
- • Electronic notice permitted
Is your business exposed?
Exemptions
- • Encrypted data
- • Good faith acquisition
Penalties
Unfair trade practice violations
If You Experience a Breach
- 1.
Notify residents without delay
Official Source
https://www.scag.gov/Is your business exposed?
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