§ 58-39-140. Definitions. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 58‑39‑140. Definitions.

As used in this Part, inaddition to the definitions in G.S. 58‑39‑15:

(1)        "Customer"means an applicant with or policyholder of a licensee.

(2)        "Customerinformation" means nonpublic personal information about a customer, whetherin paper, electronic, or other form that is maintained by or on behalf of thelicensee.

(3)        "Customerinformation systems" means the electronic or physical methods used toaccess, collect, store, use, transmit, protect, or dispose of customerinformation.

(4)        "Licensee"means any producer, as defined in G.S. 58‑33‑10(7), insurer, MEWA,HMO, or service corporation governed by this Chapter. "Licensee" doesnot mean:

a.         An insurance‑supportorganization.

b.         A licensee who is anatural person operating within the scope of the licensee's employment by oraffiliation with an insurer or producer.

c.         A surplus linesinsurer or licensee under Article 21 of this Chapter.

(5)        "Serviceprovider" means a person that maintains, processes, or otherwise ispermitted access to customer information through its provision of servicesdirectly to the licensee and includes an insurance support organization. (2003‑262, s. 4.)