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RI · data breach notification
medRhode Island
R.I. Gen. Laws §§11-49.3-1–6
Individual deadline
45 days
Trigger standard
Risk of harm
AG / regulator
Required
| Notice to individuals | 45 calendar days from discovery |
| Risk-of-harm standard | notice where risk of identity theft |
| Encryption safe harbor | Yes, encrypted data (key not compromised) generally exempt. |
| Regulator notice | Rhode Island Attorney General, required above 500 residents; concurrent with individual notice Written notice to AG + CRAs |
| Credit reporting agencies | Notify CRAs above 500 residents. |
| Substitute notice | Typically available above $250,000 cost / 500,000 affected (verify). |
| Private right of action | No, enforcement by the state. |
| Penalties | Up to $100 per record (reckless) / $200 (knowing-willful) |
| Notable PI definitions | Includes biometric, credentials. |
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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