This bill amends the Identity Theft Protection Act of 2004 by updating definitions and clarifying terms used within the legislation. Key changes include the definition of "Agency," which now explicitly includes institutions of higher education and excludes certain types of courts. The terms "Breach of the security of a database" and "security breach" have been refined to specify that unauthorized access by employees is not considered a breach if it meets certain conditions, such as acting in good faith and not misusing personal information. Additionally, the definition of "Child or spousal support" has been modified to clarify that it is provided in accordance with state or federal law under a court order.

Further amendments include updates to the definitions of "Personal identifying information" and "Personal information," which now emphasize the importance of protecting various forms of sensitive data, including Social Security numbers and financial account details. The bill also introduces new legal language to replace outdated terms and ensure consistency with current laws. Notably, the term "redact" has been removed, and the definition of "trade or commerce" has been updated to reflect the correct year of the Michigan consumer protection act. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of House Bill No. 6177.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 445.63