Introduction and Overview of Hawaii’s Security Breach of Personal Information Act of 2013

Summary:

The Security Breach of Personal Information Act was enacted in Hawaii in 2013 to regulate and safeguard personal information within the state. The Act requires organizations and agencies to notify Hawaii residents if their personal information has been accessed or acquired unlawfully. The law's scope is broad, covering various forms of personal information such as financial data, healthcare records, and Social Security numbers. However, the Act lacks a specific timeframe for breach notifications, leaving it to a general "without unreasonable delay"" directive.