Are there any laws governing data breaches and the unauthorized disclosure of information?

In Kansas, there are laws that govern data breaches and the unauthorized disclosure of information. These laws are found in the Kansas Data Breach Notification Act, which was passed in 2018. This act applies to any person or business that owns, licenses, or maintains computerized data that includes personal information about a Kansas resident. The act requires them to notify any affected individuals of a data breach that exposes their personal information. Additionally, Kansas also has a Social Security Number Privacy Act which was passed in 2017. This act prohibits businesses and individuals from using Social Security Numbers in any way that could lead to identify theft, or publicly posting Social Security Numbers online. This act also requires businesses to create and maintain a secure system for collecting and storing Social Security Numbers. The unauthorized disclosure of information is also prohibited by the Kansas Open Records Act. This act ensures that information related to the public is available to anyone who requests it. The act also specifies what types of information can be released, and under what circumstances it can be released. It also requires the government to take appropriate measures to ensure that the information of individuals is not disclosed without their consent.

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