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Ref to the Com on Judiciary 2, if favorable, State and Local Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House2025-04-01

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This bill strengthens protections for sensitive personal information by establishing minimum financial penalties for computer trespassing crimes involving protected health information and government employee personnel records. Victims of such data breaches can now recover at least $5,000 per violation in civil lawsuits, in addition to actual damages sustained.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue this bill provides meaningful protection for North Carolinians whose sensitive health and personal data is stolen through computer crimes.
• •The $5,000 minimum per violation creates a stronger deterrent against data theft and ensures victims receive compensation even when actual damages are hard to quantify.
• •Advocates contend that government employees and healthcare patients deserve robust legal remedies when their confidential information is misappropriated.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may argue the bill could lead to excessive lawsuits and liability concerns for organizations that handle health and personnel data, potentially increasing litigation costs and insurance premiums.
• •Some may question whether a flat $5,000 minimum per violation appropriately addresses cases with minimal actual harm, and whether this creates disproportionate penalties compared to other computer crimes that cause comparable damage.