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MS HB911

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Gary Chism

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Insurance Data Security Law" requiring all insurance licensees in Mississippi to develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive written information security programs based on risk assessments.

  • Mandates licensees conduct prompt investigations of cybersecurity events and notify the Commissioner within 3 business days if the event affects 250+ Mississippi residents or materially harms consumers or normal operations.

  • Requires licensees to implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards including access controls, encryption for data in transit and on portable devices, multi-factor authentication, audit trails, and incident response plans.

  • Exempts licensees with fewer than 10 employees, less than $5 million in annual revenue, or less than $10 million in total assets, and those subject to HIPAA requirements.

  • Designates all investigation records and cybersecurity event notifications to the Commissioner as confidential and privileged, prohibiting their use in private civil actions without consent.

Legislative Description

Insurance Data Security Law; establish.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/21/2019

Full Bill Text

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