Ala. Admin. Code r. 482-1-126-.03 - Definitions

For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:

(a) Customer. A customer of the licensee as the term customer is defined in Rule 482-1-122-.04.

(b) Customer information. Nonpublic personal information as defined in Paragraph S. of Rule 482-1-122-.04 about a customer, whether in paper, electronic or other form, that is maintained by or on behalf of the licensee.

(c) Customer information systems. The electronic or physical methods used to access, collect, store, use, transmit, protect or dispose of customer information.

(d) Licensee. A licensee as that term is defined in Paragraph Q. of Rule 482-1-122-.04, except that "licensee" shall not include: a purchasing group; or an unauthorized insurer in regard to surplus line business conducted pursuant to Chapter 10 of Title 27, Code of Ala. 1975. This chapter does not apply persons operating pursuant to Chapter 32 of Title 8 (Service Contracts).

(e) Service provider. A person that maintains, processes or otherwise is permitted access to customer information through its provision of services directly to the licensee.

Author: Commissioner of Insurance

Notes

Ala. Admin. Code r. 482-1-126-.03

New Rule: May 6, 2003; effective May 16, 2003. Filed with LRS May 7, 2003. Rule is not subject to the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act.

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 27-2-17, 27-7-44; 15 U.S.C. §§6801 - 6827.