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.
Notify AG and residents without delay
Official Source
https://ago.wv.gov/Is your business exposed?
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