Bill Text: TX SB1610 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Engrossed

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Bill Title: Relating to the notification of individuals following a breach of security of computerized data.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)

Status: (Passed) 2013-06-14 - Effective immediately [SB1610 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-SB1610-Engrossed.html

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By: Schwertner S.B. No. 1610

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the notification of individuals following a breach of
security of computerized data.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subsection (e), Section 521.053, Business &
Commerce Code, is amended to read as follows:
(e) A person may give notice as required by Subsection (b)
or (c) by providing:
(1) written notice at the last known address of the
individual;
(2) electronic notice, if the notice is provided in
accordance with 15 U.S.C. Section 7001; or
(3) notice as provided by Subsection (f).
SECTION 2. Subsection (b-1), Section 521.053, Business &
Commerce Code, is repealed.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2013.