SB 690
Crimes: invasion of privacy.
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Bill overview
This bill amends California’s Penal Code to clarify and expand the definition of ‘invasion of privacy’ crimes related to electronic communications. Specifically, it creates an exception for communication intercepts conducted for a commercial business purpose, allowing for the processing of personal information under certain conditions. The bill also clarifies the definitions of ‘pen register’ and ‘trap and trace device,’ excluding certain uses of these devices from the prohibited activities. Finally, it establishes a retroactive application of these changes to pending cases as of January 1, 2026.
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