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ID S1066
Bill
Status
2/9/2017
Primary Sponsor
Local Government and Taxation Committee
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AI Summary
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Requires individuals or commercial entities that prepare Idaho state tax returns to notify the Idaho State Tax Commission within 5 business days after confirming a security breach involving personal tax information.
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Notification to the State Tax Commission must be made as soon as possible and follows the same requirement for notifying affected Idaho residents about breaches of computerized personal information.
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Maintains existing provisions requiring agencies, individuals, and commercial entities to conduct prompt investigations when aware of security breaches and notify affected residents without unreasonable delay.
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Allows law enforcement to request delayed notification if a notice would impede a criminal investigation, with notification required once law enforcement advises it will no longer impede the investigation.
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Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to provide that a tax preparer who experiences a data breach must inform the Idaho State Tax Commission.
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Last Action
Reported Printed; referred to Local Government & Taxation
2/10/2017