Prohibits providers of commercial mobile service and developers of mobile application from disclosing customer's global position system data to third parties under certain circumstances.
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Overview
This bill protects consumers’ privacy by preventing commercial mobile service providers and developers of mobile applications from sharing a customer’s location data (GPS data) with third parties without explicit consent. It requires mobile app developers to clearly inform users about data sharing and obtain affirmative agreement. The bill also prohibits third parties from selling this data and limits disclosures to those necessary for legal or regulatory compliance. Violations of the bill could result in penalties under the state’s consumer fraud act.
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