New Jersey § 48:5a-63
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 48:5a-63, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48:5a-63.
a. Subject, where appropriate, to the “New Jersey Tort Claims Act” ( N.J.S. 59:1-1 et seq. ), any person, State or local agency or other governmental or public entity which
discloses personally identifiable information in violation of this act, or otherwise
engages in negligent, willful or reckless conduct in violation of this act, shall
be liable to the aggrieved subscriber for: (1) Actual damages, but not less than liquidated damages computed at a rate of $100.00
per day for each day of violation or a total of $1,000.00 for all violations, whichever
is greater; (2) Such punitive damages as the court may allow; and (3) Attorney's fees and other litigation costs reasonably and actually incurred. b. In determining the amount of punitive damages, if any, the court shall consider,
among other relevant factors, the amount of any actual damages awarded, the nature
and seriousness of any intangible harm suffered by the subscriber, the frequency and
persistence of failures of compliance by the defendant, the resources of the defendant,
the number of persons adversely affected, and the extent to which the failure of the
defendant to comply was intentional.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 48:5a-63
What does New Jersey Statutes § 48:5a-63 cover?
Section 48:5a-63 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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