Data Breach Notification Statutes – Arizona
Last Updated: 02/28/2024
- Applicable Statute: Ariz. Rev. Stat. §§ 18-551–552
- Attorney General Notice Required: Yes – Must notify the Attorney General and, beginning on July 22, 2022, the Arizona Department of Homeland Security in writing if more than 1,000 residents must be notified.
- Consumer Notice Requirements:
- Timing: If an entity becomes aware of a security incident, it must conduct an investigation to promptly determine whether there has been a breach. If it determines a breach occurred, the entity must notify the affected residents within 45 days after determining there was a breach.
- Method: Written notice. Telephonic notice if telephonic contact is made directly with the affected residents and is not through a prerecorded message. Electronic notice if the entity has email addresses for the affected residents.
- Content:
- The approximate date of the breach;
- A brief description of the personal information included in the breach;
- The toll-free numbers and addresses for the three largest nationwide consumer reporting agencies;
- The toll-free number, address and website address for the Federal Trade Commission or any federal agency that assists consumers with identity theft matters.
- Consumer Reporting Agency Obligations: Must notify the three largest nationwide consumer reporting agencies if more than 1,000 residents must be notified.
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Data Breach Notification Statutes