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Nevada data breach notification law

Nevada's data breach notification requirements under Nev. Rev. Stat. §§603A.010 to 603A.290 + SB 220 (Nevada Privacy Law). Below: the resident-notification deadline, AG/regulator filing threshold, the encryption safe harbor, private right of action exposure, penalty schedule, and the common pitfalls that turn an avoidable incident into a regulator enforcement action.

Statute
Nev. Rev. Stat. §§603A.010 to 603A.290 + SB 220
Enforcer
Nevada Attorney General + Office of Consumer Protection
AG notification
Not required
Private right of action
No (AG-only enforcement)

Notification deadlines

Notify affected residents
In the most expedient time possible and without unreasonable delay
Notify the state regulator
No general AG-notice requirement, but the AG may bring enforcement actions
Notify consumer reporting agencies
Yes — if more than 1,000 residents, notify nationwide CRAs

When is notification required?

Trigger / harm threshold
Notification required when there is reasonable likelihood of harm — Nevada also requires reasonable security and PCI-DSS for card data
Encryption safe harbor
Yes — properly encrypted personal information is generally exempt from notification, provided the encryption key was not also compromised.

What counts as "personal information" under Nevada law

First name/initial + last name with SSN, DL/state ID, financial account + access code, medical info, health-insurance info, OR username/email + password/security Q&A

Penalties and enforcement

Civil penalty up to $5,000 per violation under Deceptive Trade Practices Act
Enforced by: Nevada Attorney General + Office of Consumer Protection. Official regulator page →

Common pitfalls

⚠ Nevada requires PCI-DSS compliance for any business accepting payment cards — non-compliance is its own claim

Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to notify Nevada residents after a data breach?
In the most expedient time possible and without unreasonable delay
Do I have to notify the Nevada Attorney General?
No general AG-notice requirement, but the AG may bring enforcement actions
Does Nevada require notification to nationwide consumer reporting agencies?
Yes — if more than 1,000 residents, notify nationwide CRAs
Is encrypted data exempt from Nevada's breach notification requirement?
Yes — Nevada has an encryption safe harbor. Breaches of properly encrypted personal information generally do not trigger notification, provided the encryption key was not also compromised.
Can Nevada residents sue me directly for a data breach?
No — Nevada's breach statute does not provide a direct private right of action. Residents typically must rely on the AG to enforce, or pursue common-law negligence claims.
What counts as 'personal information' under Nevada law?
First name/initial + last name with SSN, DL/state ID, financial account + access code, medical info, health-insurance info, OR username/email + password/security Q&A
What are the penalties for failing to comply with Nevada's breach notification law?
Civil penalty up to $5,000 per violation under Deceptive Trade Practices Act

Related state breach laws

Montana (MT)
Mont. Code §§30-14-1701 to 30-14-1736
Nebraska (NE)
Neb. Rev. Stat. §§87-801 to 87-807
New Hampshire (NH)
N.H. Rev. Stat. §§359-C:19 to 359-C:21
New Jersey (NJ)
N.J. Stat. §56:8-163

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