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 containing such information are confidential and exempt from 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. Access to this information is restricted to the individuals it pertains to, or authorized persons acting on their behalf. The intent of the bill is to enhance the protection of sensitive personal data within the retirement system.

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