SB49

South Dakota law now requires anyone who handles records with personal or protected information—including businesses, government agencies, and individuals—to either keep those records secure or destroy them properly (by shredding, burning, erasing, or similar methods) once they're no longer needed. If someone discovers records that weren't disposed of properly, they must report it to the Attorney General within ten business days. Businesses that hire a third party to destroy records are no longer responsible if that contractor fails to properly dispose of them.