§ 58-39-140. Definitions.
§ 58‑39‑140. Definitions.
As used in this Part, inaddition to the definitions in G.S. 58‑39‑15:
(1)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â "Customer"means an applicant with or policyholder of a licensee.
(2)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â "Customerinformation" means nonpublic personal information about a customer, whetherin paper, electronic, or other form that is maintained by or on behalf of thelicensee.
(3)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â "Customerinformation systems" means the electronic or physical methods used toaccess, collect, store, use, transmit, protect, or dispose of customerinformation.
(4)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â "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)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â "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.)