Several state privacy statutes provide notice and a defined period, frequently thirty to sixty days, to cure violations before an enforcement action or private claim may proceed. Some provisions sunset after a transition period.
Cure availability varies by claim type.
Alternative Names:
Right to Cure|Privacy Cure Provision
Why it Matters?
Sunset provisions have eliminated cure rights in several states after their initial transition periods, which means relying on a cure period requires confirming it remains in effect rather than assuming the statute as enacted still applies. Where available, the period provides a genuine opportunity to remediate and moot the claim, and documenting the cure with a written statement to the regulator is typically required.
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What should be confirmed before relying on cure rights?
What does cure require?
