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ID S1066

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2017

Primary Sponsor

Local Government and Taxation Committee

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Local Government and Taxation2/10/2017
Judiciary and Rules2/9/2017

Full Bill Text

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