Connecticut Eyes Encryption Mandate for Vendors

Government Technology: If private companies want to do business with state agencies in Connecticut, they better make sure their customer data is secured.

Connecticut lawmakers may soon require vendors to encrypt all personal data that is stored and transmitted as a condition of entering into a contract with the state. Businesses would also have to enable stronger password protections and control how much personal identifying information can be downloaded at one time, to help mitigate damage in the event any data is stolen.

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