HB 1250-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

     Finds that financial information is personal and sensitive information that if unlawfully obtained by others may do significant harm to a person's privacy, financial security, and other interests.

     Finds that unscrupulous persons find ever more clever ways, including identity theft, to improperly obtain and use financial information.  The legislature intends to penalize unscrupulous people for improperly obtaining financial information.

     Declares that violations of the provisions of the act are class C felonies.

     Provides for award of damages for violations of the act.