States Step Up Cyber Protection For Consumers

As data breaches increase in profile and frequency, lawmakers are struggling to protect their citizens from cybercrime.  Within the past year, at least four states have beefed up their data security statutes to provide greater consumer protection.  

According to a May 2016 summary by the National Conference of State Legislatures, more than 25 states in 2016 have introduced or are currently considering data breach notification bills or resolutions. While many of those proposals remain pending, statutory amendments took effect in at least four states this year.  Here's a brief summary of changes to data breach regulations in Nebraska, Nevada, Rhode Island and Tennessee.

1. Expanded Definition of Personal Information (A Growing Trend)