AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION ACT OF 2015

Summary

The bill updates the Identity Theft Protection Act, obligating any municipal, state agency or private entity that stores personal information about Rhode Island residents to implement a risk‑based security program that follows recognized best practices. It also requires written contracts with third‑party processors to include the same security standards and mandates annual reporting to the legislature and the state’s technology office. The goal is to better protect personal data from unauthorized access, use, or loss.

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