Data Security & Privacy

State of Washington Governor Signs New Data Security Law

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The Insurancejournal.com reported that "Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire has signed legislation into law that encourages financial institutions to comply wtih that data security requirements — or face potential liability if a data breach occurs.  According to bill text of HB 1149, ‘Protecting Consumers from Breaches of Security,’ the [S]tate recognizes that breaches of credit and […]