Texas Breach Law Will Change In 2020, To Require Attorney General Notification

New requirements to the Texas data breach statute, including a requirement to notify the Texas attorney general of a breach, are set to go into effect January 1, 2020. The legislation, signed by Texas Governor, Greg Abbot, on June 14, 2019, requires that the Texas attorney general be notified of a breach within 60 days. The AG notification is required only if 250 or more Texas residents are affected. The notification to the attorney general must include a description of the breach, number of residents affected, measures taken in response to the breach, measures planned to be taken after notification and whether law enforcement has been engaged with the investigation. The legislation also adds a 60 day timing requirement for notice, from the current "as quickly as possible" standard.