State Breach Law
Wisconsin Data Breach Notification Law
Wis. Stat. § 134.98 • Effective 2006-03-31
Wisconsin gives you 45 days to notify affected residents.
Notification deadline: 45 days
Enforcement: Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Overview
Wisconsin requires notification within 45 days of discovering a breach affecting personal information.
Who Must Be Notified
- • Affected Wisconsin residents
- • Consumer reporting agencies (if notice required to 1,000+ residents)
Covered Data Types
Social Security number, Driver's license number, Financial account numbers with access codes, DNA profile
Notification Requirements
- • Written notice
- • Electronic notice permitted
Is your business exposed?
Exemptions
- • Encrypted data
- • Good faith acquisition
Penalties
Up to $100 per affected resident
If You Experience a Breach
- 1.
Notify residents within 45 days
Official Source
https://www.doj.state.wi.us/Is your business exposed?
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