HB4829 Summary

• Amends the Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act to add two new sections providing liability protections for data breaches
• Local public entities are not liable for injuries caused by unauthorized access to government records, data, or electronic information systems
• Public employees acting within the scope of employment are not liable for injuries caused by unauthorized access to government records, data, or electronic information systems
• Applies immunity regardless of the identity of the person or entity responsible for the unauthorized access