58-39-140. Definitions.
As used in this Part, in addition to the definitions in G.S. 58-39-15:
(1) "Customer" means an applicant with or policyholder of a licensee.
(2) "Customer information" means nonpublic personal information about a customer, whether in paper, electronic, or other form that is maintained by or on behalf of the licensee.
(3) "Customer information systems" means the electronic or physical methods used to access, collect, store, use, transmit, protect, or dispose of customer information.
(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" does not mean:
a. An insurance-support organization.
b. A licensee who is a natural person operating within the scope of the licensee's employment by or affiliation with an insurer or producer.
c. A surplus lines insurer or licensee under Article 21 of this Chapter.
(5) "Service provider" means a person that maintains, processes, or otherwise is permitted access to customer information through its provision of services directly to the licensee and includes an insurance support organization.
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