Pennsylvania § 8315 - Damages in actions for identity theft.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 8315 — Damages in actions for identity theft., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8315. Damages in actions for identity theft.
In a civil action based on identity theft as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 4120 (relating to identity theft), a court of competent jurisdiction may award damages as follows:
(1) Actual damages arising from the incident or $500, whichever is greater. Damages include loss of money, reputation or property, whether real or personal. The court may, in its discretion, award up to three times the actual damages sustained, but not less than $500.
(2) Reasonable attorney fees and court costs.
(3) Additional relief the court deems necessary and proper.
(June 19, 2002, P.L.430, No.62, eff. 60 days)
2002 Amendment. Act 62 added section 8315.
Cross References. Section 8315 is referred to in section 5525 of this title.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 8315 cover?
Section 8315 ("Damages in actions for identity theft.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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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