South Dakota legal term
Protected information in South Dakota Criminal Law
Current through 2026 South Dakota legislative session
In South Dakota criminal law, “Protected information” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the South Dakota criminal code.
What does “Protected information” mean in South Dakota criminal law?
(5) "Protected information," includes: (a) A user name or email address, in combination with a password, security question answer, or other information that permits access to an online account; and (b) Account number or credit or debit card number, in combination with any required security code, access code, or password that permits access to a person's financial account; (6) "Unauthorized person," any person not authorized to acquire or disclose personal information, or any person authorized by the information holder to access personal information who has acquired or disclosed the personal in (SDCL § 22-40-19)
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