Telecommunication Location Information
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would allow law enforcement agencies in South Carolina to request a wireless telecommunications carrier to provide call location information to respond to emergency calls or situations involving potential harm. It also establishes protections against legal action against service providers in certain circumstances and requires the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) to obtain contact information from providers to facilitate these requests.
Key provisions
- Allows law enforcement to request call location information from wireless carriers.
- Requires location information be provided in response to emergency calls or situations involving risk of death or serious harm.
- Protects wireless service providers from civil or criminal action under specific conditions.
- Mandates SLED to obtain contact information from wireless providers.
- Requires SLED to disseminate contact information to law enforcement agencies.
Who is affected
- Law enforcement agencies
- Wireless telecommunications carriers
- Citizens (through potential access to location data)
- South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED)
Notable changes
- Creates a mechanism for law enforcement to access call location data.
- Includes provisions to limit liability for wireless service providers.
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