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MS HB911
Bill
Status
2/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
Gary Chism
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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