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| Field | Wyoming |
|---|---|
| Statute citation | Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 40-12-501 to 40-12-509 (Computer Security Breach; Notice to Affected Persons) (amended 2015) |
| Individual notice timing | Not applicable - government agencies not covered Wyoming's notification requirements do not apply to |
| Attorney general notice | No Wyoming does not require notification to the Attorney General or any state agency for data |
| Biometric data | Yes |
| Medical information | Yes |
| Government ID numbers | Not extracted |
| Paper records | No |
| Private right of action | No |
| Credit monitoring required | No |
| Breach definition (excerpt) | In Wyoming 'breach of the security of the data system' means unauthorized acquisition of computerized data that materially compromises the security, confidentiality or integrity of personal identifying information maintained by a person or business and causes or is reasonably believed to cause loss or injury to a resident of this state.1 |