# Nev. Rev. Stat. § 603A.020: “Breach of the security of the system data” defined

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T52_C603A_S603A.020

## Section

- **Citation:** Nev. Rev. Stat. § 603A.020
- **Heading:** “Breach of the security of the system data” defined
- **Jurisdiction:** Nevada
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NV Code / Title 52 / Chapter 603A / Section 603A.020

## Text

“ Breach of the security of the system data ” means unauthorized acquisition of computerized data that materially compromises the security, confidentiality or integrity of personal information maintained by the data collector. The term does not include the good faith acquisition of personal information by an employee or agent of the data collector for a legitimate purpose of the data collector, so long as the personal information is not used for a purpose unrelated to the data collector or subject to further unauthorized disclosure.

## Nearby sections

- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 603A.010 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T52_C603A_S603A.010.md)
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- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 603A.030 “Data collector” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T52_C603A_S603A.030.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 603A.040 “Personal information” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T52_C603A_S603A.040.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 603A.100 Applicability; waiver of provisions prohibited](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T52_C603A_S603A.100.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 603A.200 Destruction of certain records](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T52_C603A_S603A.200.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 603A.210 Security measures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T52_C603A_S603A.210.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 603A.215 Security measures for data collector that accepts payment card; use of encryption; liability for damages; applicability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T52_C603A_S603A.215.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 603A.217 Alternative methods of and technologies for encryption: Adoption of regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T52_C603A_S603A.217.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 603A.220 Disclosure of breach of security of system data; methods of disclosure; applicability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T52_C603A_S603A.220.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 603A.260 Violation constitutes deceptive trade practice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T52_C603A_S603A.260.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 603A.270 Civil action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T52_C603A_S603A.270.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 603A.280 Restitution](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T52_C603A_S603A.280.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 603A.290 Injunction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T52_C603A_S603A.290.md)

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