INTERIM DATA SECURITY: The National Standard for Data Security Legislation is Not Texas. It is 1 of the 10 States with new Data Security Laws in 2015.

…California.

The Hill reports that Congressinaction  is by default allowing California’s data breach laws to precedence as a national standard.

California data security laws tackle business notification requirements; education data breaches; and health care data breaches.

10 States that strengthened daa security laws in 2015:

  • Connecticut
  • Montana
  • Nevada
  • New Hampshire
  • North Dakota
  • Oregon
  • Rhode Island
  • Washington
  • Wyoming
  • California 

The Hill | Has Congress allowed California to set a national standard for data breach notification?