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Overview
This bill restricts law enforcement agencies in California from purchasing or using certain unmanned aerial or ground vehicles, often referred to as drones. Starting January 1, 2027, agencies must ensure these vehicles have the option to disable data collection programs and utilize American data storage companies to house all collected data, including video and photographic images. Existing agencies with such vehicles must transition to American data storage after their current contracts expire, with restrictions on data sharing.
Key provisions
- Prohibits purchase of certain unmanned vehicles after January 1, 2027, unless data collection options are available.
- Requires use of American data storage companies for all collected data.
- Applies to vehicles purchased on or after January 1, 2026, with exceptions for existing vehicles.
- Requires contracts with data storage companies to prohibit data sharing with other entities.
- Defines ‘American data storage company’ based on location and security measures.
- Mandates the ability to turn off data collection programs on the vehicles.
- Requires data to remain under the control of the law enforcement agency.
- Addresses data storage for vehicles owned prior to January 1, 2026.
Who is affected
- Law enforcement agencies
- California residents
- Technology companies (data storage providers)
- Government entities
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