Rhode Island H7509 amends the Identity Theft Protection Act by redefining terms and increasing penalties for violations.

Rhode Island H7509 amends the Identity Theft Protection Act by eliminating existing definitions for "classified data" and "personal information" and establishing a new definition for "personally identifiable information." The act also adds the division of enterprise technology strategy and services (ETSS) or successor state agency, or successor to the chief digital officer to the notification requirement provisions. Additionally, it raises the penalty provisions for violations. The act will take effect on July 1, 2026.

Rhode Island H7509 amends the Identity Theft Protection Act by redefining terms and increasing penalties for violations.

Rhode Island H7509 amends the Identity Theft Protection Act by eliminating existing definitions for "classified data" and "personal information" and establishing a new definition for "personally identifiable information." The act also adds the division of enterprise technology strategy and services (ETSS) or successor state agency, or successor to the chief digital officer to the notification requirement provisions. Additionally, it raises the penalty provisions for violations. The act will take effect on July 1, 2026.