Kansas practices are governed mainly by HIPAA when patient records are involved. The Kansas breach notification law covers Social Security, ID and financial account numbers, which most practices also hold.
AT A GLANCE
| Law | K.S.A. 50-7a01 and 50-7a02 |
|---|---|
| Data covered | Name plus Social Security number, driver license or state ID number, or financial account or card number with any required access code. Medical information is not listed |
| Notice to residents | In the most expedient time possible and without unreasonable delay, if misuse has occurred or is reasonably likely |
| Attorney general | No attorney general notice requirement |
| Credit bureaus | Notify nationwide consumer reporting agencies if more than 1,000 consumers are notified at one time |
| Regulated entities | Entities that follow breach procedures required by their state or federal regulator are deemed compliant |
| Enforcement | Attorney general may bring an action in law or equity |
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Medical information is not one of the listed data elements in the Kansas statute, so HIPAA governs most patient record breaches. Breaches that expose Social Security, ID or financial account numbers can trigger Kansas notice as well.
The Kansas breach statute does not require notice to the attorney general, but you must notify consumer reporting agencies if more than 1,000 consumers are notified at one time.
Sources: Kansas statute 50-7a02 · Constangy: Kansas summary. This page is general information about the law as of November 2026, not legal advice. Statutes change, so confirm current requirements with your attorney.
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