No Punitive Damages. Data Breach Suit Legislation.

What’s happening? You know those states we’ve talked about that are providing liability protections for businesses that up their data security standards. The OH, UT, and CTs of the U.S.? Well, CT also removed the option of punitive damages. I’m pretty sure at least OH did too.

Why is this important? More data breaches, more ransom ware, the more potential for litigation. The more litigation, the more businesses asking for liability protection legislation.

How will this be important? 3 of 50 states have acted on this…. How many states do you know that like art reform legislation like this…

National Law Review | Connecticut Does Away With Punitive Damages in Certain Data Breach Litigations