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Connecticut Senate Bill Raises the Stakes on Data Breach Response

Connecticut Senate Bill 117, titled An Act Concerning Breaches of Security Involving Electronic Personal Information, mandates that entities experiencing a massive data breach—defined as affecting at least 100,000 state residents—retain a qualified third‑party forensic examiner. The bill requires a detailed forensic report be submitted to the Attorney General within 90 days of discovery. Non‑compliance triggers civil penalties of $100,000 for small businesses and $500,000 for larger entities. The legislation seeks to tighten breach response and accountability in the state.