Location privacy.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, AB 1355, aims to strengthen California’s privacy laws by restricting how businesses can collect and use location information. It prohibits companies from collecting location data unless it’s necessary to provide requested services, imposes notice requirements for location data collection, and prevents state and local agencies from monetizing location information. The bill also establishes a framework for consumers to limit the use of their sensitive location data and clarifies liability for businesses that violate these provisions.
Key provisions
- Prohibits businesses from collecting location information unless necessary for requested services.
- Requires prominent notices informing consumers about location data collection.
- Mandates location privacy policies with specific information requirements.
- Prevents state and local agencies from monetizing location information.
- Establishes liability for businesses violating location privacy provisions.
- Requires a covered entity to maintain and make available to the data subject a location privacy policy.
- Defines ‘location information’ to include GPS coordinates, cell-site location, and other precise location data.
- Authorizes the Attorney General to pursue civil penalties for violations.
Who is affected
- Businesses that collect personal information
- Consumers
- State and local agencies
- Service providers
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