Alabama § 8-38-10 - Disposal of Records Containing Sensitive Personally Identifying Information.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 8-38-10 — Disposal of Records Containing Sensitive Personally Identifying Information., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-38-10. Disposal of Records Containing Sensitive Personally Identifying Information.
A covered entity or third-party agent shall take reasonable measures to dispose, or arrange for the disposal, of records containing sensitive personally identifying information within its custody or control when the records are no longer to be retained pursuant to applicable law, regulations, or business needs. Disposal shall include shredding, erasing, or otherwise modifying the personal information in the records to make it unreadable or undecipherable through any reasonable means consistent with industry standards.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 8-38-10
What does Code of Alabama § 8-38-10 cover?
Section 8-38-10 ("Disposal of Records Containing Sensitive Personally Identifying Information.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 8-38-10?
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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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