This bill proposes the addition of a new section, 5-10D-15, to the Code of West Virginia, 1931, aimed at protecting the confidentiality of personally identifiable information related to members, retirants, beneficiaries, or alternate payees of retirement systems administered by the Consolidated Public Retirement Board (CPRB). The bill emphasizes the increased risk of fraud and identity theft, declaring that all records maintained by the CPRB that could reveal such personal information are confidential and exempt from public disclosure under existing law.

The specific types of information deemed confidential include social security numbers, account numbers, dates of birth, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, medical or disability information, and direct deposit information. While this information is protected from public access, members, retirants, beneficiaries, alternate payees, or their authorized representatives will still have the right to access their own personal information. The bill aims to enhance the security and privacy of individuals involved in the retirement systems managed by the CPRB.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 5-10D-15