(1) A person aggrieved by an intentional violation of ORS § 802.175 to 802.187 may bring an action at law against a person who has knowingly obtained or used personal information about the aggrieved person in violation of ORS § 802.175 to 802.187. The action shall be for actual damages or $2,500, whichever is greater, plus attorney fees and court costs reasonably incurred in the action.

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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 802.191

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100

(2) A person aggrieved by a violation of ORS § 802.175 to 802.187, a district attorney or the Attorney General may obtain appropriate relief to enforce ORS § 802.175 to 802.187, together with attorney fees and costs reasonably incurred in an action for relief.

(3) Any person whose use or obtaining of personal information in violation of ORS § 802.175 to 802.187 subjects the State of Oregon to any liability or claim shall indemnify and hold harmless this state from all such liability and any claims, including attorney fees and court costs, incurred in any proceeding arising under ORS § 802.175 to 802.187. [1997 c.678 § 10]

 

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