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73 Pa. Stat. §2301 et seq.

Individual deadline
No fixed limit
Trigger standard
Any breach
AG / regulator
Not required
Notice to individualsin the most expedient time possible and without unreasonable delay
Risk-of-harm standardNone, notice required on any qualifying breach of covered personal information.
Encryption safe harborYes, encrypted data (key not compromised) generally exempt.
Regulator noticeNot required for private-entity breaches.
Credit reporting agenciesNotify CRAs above 500 residents.
Credit monitoring>500 affected: 12 months credit monitoring + free credit report (2023 amendment)
Substitute noticeAvailable if cost exceeds $100,000 or more than 175,000 affected.
Private right of actionYes.
PenaltiesUTPCPL enforcement

Rule last verified July 10, 2026 · confidence med. This is a reference summary, not legal advice; verify against the current statute. How we compile this →

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