This bill aims to enhance the protection of member information within the South Dakota Retirement System by defining what constitutes "member information" and clarifying its confidentiality. A new section is added to chapter 3-12C, specifying that "member information" includes any data collected or received by the system related to its members, excluding data that cannot identify a specific member.

Additionally, the existing law in section 3-12C-215 is amended to reinforce that member information is confidential and can only be disclosed under specific circumstances: to the member or with their consent, for necessary administrative purposes related to the system, or as required by a judicial or administrative order. These updates aim to strengthen the privacy and security of member data within the retirement system.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/08/2025: 3-12C-215
Enrolled, 02/10/2025: 3-12C-215