§ 6-48-2. Purpose.
This act establishes the right of consumers to protect themselves from identity theft or fraud by conferring upon them the right to voluntarily place a security freeze on their credit report.
History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 226, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 270, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 6 - Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions
Chapter 6-48 - Consumer Empowerment and Identity Theft Prevention Act of 2006
Section 6-48-1. - Short title.
Section 6-48-3. - Legislative findings.
Section 6-48-4. - Definitions.
Section 6-48-5. - Security freeze — Timing, covered entities, cost.
Section 6-48-6. - Notice of rights.
Section 6-48-7. - Violations; Penalties.
Section 6-48-8. - Social security number protection — Effective January 1, 2008.