Freedom of Information Act; exemption for credit card and bank account data. (HB434)

Introduced By

Del. Morgan Griffith (R-Salem)

Description

Freedom of Information Act; exemption for credit card and bank account data.  Exempts from the mandatory disclosure provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, those portions of records that contain account numbers or routing information for any credit card, debit card, or other account with a financial institution of any person or public body. The bill provides, however, that access shall not be denied to the person who is the subject of the record.  The bill defines "financial institution" and contains an emergency clause.  The bill is a recommendation of the Freedom of Information Advisory Council.   View Full Text »

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