State Breach Law

West Virginia Data Breach Notification Law

W. Va. Code §§ 46A-2A-101 to 46A-2A-105 • Effective 2008-06-01

West Virginia requires prompt notification without a specific deadline.

Notification deadline: Without unreasonable delay

Enforcement: West Virginia Attorney General

Overview

West Virginia requires notification without unreasonable delay after discovering a breach.

Who Must Be Notified

  • Affected West Virginia residents
  • West Virginia Attorney General

Covered Data Types

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

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 AG and residents without delay

Official Source

https://ago.wv.gov/

Other State Breach Laws

New York, Texas, Florida

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