Connected devices: device protection requests.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to provide survivors of domestic violence with a tool to protect themselves from abusers who misuse technology. It allows survivors or their representatives to request that account managers terminate a perpetrator’s access to connected devices and associated accounts. The bill defines key terms like ‘survivor’ and ‘connected device,’ and establishes procedures for submitting and processing these requests, including requirements for account managers to securely handle sensitive information and clearly explain the process to users. It also clarifies that disturbing the peace can include actions through internet-connected devices.
Key provisions
- Authorizes survivors to submit ‘device protection requests’ to account managers.
- Defines ‘survivor’ for the purposes of the request.
- Requires account managers to terminate or disable a perpetrator’s access within 2 business days of a complete request.
- Mandates account managers to clearly describe the request process on their websites and apps.
- Prohibits account managers from providing information to the perpetrator.
- Requires account managers to treat survivor information as confidential and securely dispose of it.
- Specifies requirements for a device protection request, including potential affidavit submission.
- Expands the definition of ‘disturbing the peace’ to include actions via internet-connected devices.
Who is affected
- Survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
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