Missouri Governor Signs Bill Regarding Security Breach Notification

On July 9, Missouri Governor Jay Nixon signed HB 62, an omnibus crime bill containing a provision that requires companies to notify Missouri consumers regarding a security breach of personal information. The provision does not create a private right of action and instead grants the Missouri Attorney General exclusive authority to bring an action (for up to $150,000 per security breach) for an alleged violation of the provision. The provision becomes effective August 28, 2009.