19 Oct 2021
Data Breach: Notifying Affected Individuals Across States
Because there is no omnibus federal rule regarding a company’s breach notification, data breach notices must be sent to all affected individuals in all of the states where they reside, requiring individual notification to be tailored to the rules of the particular state to which it is sent. See this checklist for guidance on what should be included in a baseline notification letter.
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- Breach Notification Letter
Use this template breach notification letter as a baseline letter for a company to notify recipients that a data security breach may have contained the recipient’s personal information.
- Breach Notification Letters
Check out this discussion about notification of a data breach to affected individuals, including timing and other legal requirements.
- Data Breach Avoidance and Response Plan Checklist
Access this checklist for guidance on what should be included in your clients plans for both breach avoidance and how to respond in the event of a breach.
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