Historical Context of West Virginia’s 1974 Breach of Security of Consumer Information Law

Summary:

The 1974 West Virginia law on Breach of Security of Consumer Information was a pioneering effort in consumer protection. Although it focused on notification of consumers in case of unauthorized access to sensitive information, its scope is limited by its outdated context. Notably, it laid the groundwork for future legislation addressing more complex issues like digital cybersecurity and data encryption. Despite being rudimentary compared to modern standards, the law was groundbreaking for its time and demonstrates the evolution of consumer protection legislation.