South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 37 - Consumer Protection Code
Chapter 20 - Consumer Identity Theft Protection

Section 37-20-110. Definitions. - For purposes of this chapter: (1) "Consumer" means an individual...

Section 37-20-120. Verification of addresses. - (A) A consumer credit-reporting agency must give notice to each...

Section 37-20-130. Initiating law enforcement investigation of identity theft. - A person who learns or reasonably suspects that the person...

Section 37-20-140. Reflection of innocence of identity theft victim of crime committed using name in court records of person convicted of committing identity theft; petition for expedited judicial determination of factual innocence. - (A) If a person is convicted of unlawfully obtaining the...

Section 37-20-150. Records of individuals who have been victims of identity theft to be maintained by State Law Enforcement Division; submission of fingerprints and other required information by victims. - (A) The State Law Enforcement Division shall establish and maintain...

Section 37-20-160. Security freezes on consumer files; request for replacement personal identification number or password; consumer reporting agency duties and responsibilities; exceptions. - (A) On written request sent by certified mail or electronic...

Section 37-20-161. Security freezes by consumer reporting agencies for protected consumers. - (A) For purposes of this section: (1) "Protected consumer" means...

Section 37-20-170. Disputes as to accuracy of consumer records; penalties for wilful or negligent violations; attorney fees; civil damages and injunctive relief. - (A) If a consumer disputes the accuracy of an item...

Section 37-20-180. Restrictions on publication and use of social security numbers; exceptions. - (A) Except as provided in subsection (B), a person may...

Section 37-20-190. Requirements for disposition of business records; exceptions. - (A) When a business disposes of a business record that...

Section 37-20-200. Penalties imposed on consumer credit-reporting agencies for violation of chapter. - (A) In addition to all other penalties that may be...