# S.C. Code Ann. § 38-99-100: SECTION 38-99-100. No creation of liability

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T38_C99_S38-99-100

## Section

- **Citation:** S.C. Code Ann. § 38-99-100
- **Heading:** SECTION 38-99-100. No creation of liability
- **Jurisdiction:** South Carolina
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SC Code / Title 38 / Chapter 99 / Section 38-99-100

## Text

Nothing in this chapter creates any duty or liability for a provider of communication services for the transmission of voice, data, or other information over its network. Editor's Note 2018 Act No. 171, SECTIONS 1 and 2, provide as follows: "SECTION 1. The purpose and intent of this act is to establish standards for data security and standards for the investigation of and notification to the director of a cybersecurity event applicable to licensees. This act may not be construed to create or imply a private cause of action for a violation of its provisions nor may it be construed to curtail a private cause of action which would otherwise exist in the absence of this act. "SECTION 2. This act is known and may be cited as the 'South Carolina Insurance Data Security Act'."

## Nearby sections

- [S.C. Code Ann. § 38-99-10 SECTION 38-99-10. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T38_C99_S38-99-10.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 38-99-20 SECTION 38-99-20. Information security program; compliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T38_C99_S38-99-20.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 38-99-30 SECTION 38-99-30. Investigation of cybersecurity events; records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T38_C99_S38-99-30.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 38-99-40 SECTION 38-99-40. Notification requirements following cybersecurity event.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T38_C99_S38-99-40.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 38-99-50 SECTION 38-99-50. Violations of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T38_C99_S38-99-50.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 38-99-60 SECTION 38-99-60. Use of documents, materials, and other information furnished by licensees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T38_C99_S38-99-60.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 38-99-70 SECTION 38-99-70. Exemptions from provisions of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T38_C99_S38-99-70.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 38-99-80 SECTION 38-99-80. Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T38_C99_S38-99-80.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 38-99-90 SECTION 38-99-90. Regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T38_C99_S38-99-90.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 38-99-100 SECTION 38-99-100. No creation of liability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T38_C99_S38-99-100.md)

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