Another information privacy law in Connecticut

During my research into the new MA law on data privacy, I also found this law (Public Act No. 08-167) which became effective on October 1, 2008. The act is aimed at protecting social security numbers. The interesting thing about this act is that it's not just businesses that are required to adhere -- individuals will be held responsible as well. Here's a quote from the actual act:

Any person in possession of personal information of another person shall safeguard the data, computer files and documents containing the information from misuse by third parties, and shall destroy, erase or make unreadable such data, computer files and documents prior to disposal.

It's a $500 civil penalty per violation, and maxes out at $500,000 per event. By the way, personal information doesn't just include social security numbers, but also driver license numbers, passport numbers, credit or debit card numbers, and health insurance identification. I love that they added this extremely important item too: "account number" -- is it just me or is that just a wee bit vague?