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AK SB134

Bill

Status

Passed

10/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

James Kaufman

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Origin

Senate

33rd Legislature

AI Summary

SB 134 Summary

  • Establishes exclusive state standard for insurance data security requiring licensees to conduct risk assessments and develop comprehensive written information security programs protecting nonpublic information.

  • Requires licensees with 10+ employees to implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards including access controls, encryption, audit trails, employee training, and incident response plans reviewed annually by board of directors.

  • Mandates notification to insurance director within 3 business days of cybersecurity events affecting state residents, with detailed reporting on event nature, affected consumers, and remediation efforts.

  • Makes cybersecurity-related documents and information provided to or obtained by the insurance director confidential and privileged, prohibiting discovery and testimony in private civil actions.

  • Eliminates cost-sharing and deductibles for mammography screening, diagnostic breast examinations, and supplemental breast examinations under health insurance plans (with exception for high deductible health savings account plans).

Legislative Description

Ins. Data Security; Info. Security Prgrms

Licensing

Last Action

EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW SEE CHAPTER

10/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules5/6/2024
Judiciary5/1/2024
Labor & Commerce4/21/2023

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