North Dakota § 44-04-18.17 - Personal and financial information in a consumer complaint

Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 44-04-18.17 — Personal and financial information in a consumer complaint, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 44-04-18.17. Personal and financial information in a consumer complaint

Personal and financial information submitted to a state agency as part of a consumer complaint, or gathered pursuant to an investigation of a consumer complaint, is an exempt record as defined in subsection 5 of section 44-04-17.1. For purposes of this section, "personal and financial information" means the home address, home telephone number, social security number, consumer report, and credit, debit, or electronic fund transfer card number of the complainant and any person on whose behalf the complaint is made, and any account number of a business or individual at a bank, brokerage, or other financial institution. "Personal and financial information" does not include the nature of the complaint, name of the complainant or any person on whose behalf the complaint was submitted, or the address or telephone number of the business that is the subject of the complaint.

Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 44-04-18.17

What does North Dakota Century Code § 44-04-18.17 cover?

Section 44-04-18.17 ("Personal and financial information in a consumer complaint") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. 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 North Dakota § 44-04-18.17?

A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 44-04-18.17" (North Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of North Dakota law?

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How does North Dakota § 44-04-18.17 apply to my situation?

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