The launch of an online portal to streamline the process for companies and other entities reporting data breaches impacting more than 500 Pennsylvania residents was announced by Attorney General Michelle Henry.

Rental car company Avis detected unauthorized access to a business applications in August. ‘Insider wrongdoing’ may have played a role.

With companies required by law to report data breaches in Pennsylvania starting Sept. 26, the process has now become much easier. State Attorney General Michelle Henry announced Monday a new online portal for credit reporting companies and other entities that collect personal data to make reports.