HARRISBURG, September 16, 2024 – Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the launch of an online portal to streamline the process for companies and other entities reporting data breaches impacting more than 500 Pennsylvania residents — which is required under Pennsylvania law beginning on September 26, 2024.
Credit reporting companies or other entities that hold onto personal data must report data breaches to the Office of Attorney General, pursuant to the recent amendments to Pennsylvania’s Breach of Personal Information Notification Act (BPINA).
“This new requirement in the law will offer Pennsylvanians more protections and prompt notifications when sensitive information, such as account numbers and personal data, is compromised,” Attorney General Henry said. “We have launched this portal to make the process easier and more efficient for businesses who are required to…
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