RALEIGH — A new privacy act that limits sharing ofinsurance and banking information has been signed into law.
Governor Mike Easley says consumers have a right to know if abusiness they use is making money at the expense of their privacy.
Under the law, insurance companies or agents can't share theircustomers bank account or credit card numbers with other businessesfor marketing purposes.
The law also bans disclosure of medical records for marketingunless the patient gives permission.
The law requires annual notices to consumers that spell out thetypes of personal information the companies have on file.
Easley signed the law Thursday.
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