An Act to protect electronic privacy
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, An Act to protect electronic privacy, addresses the use of search warrants and aims to safeguard individuals’ electronic privacy. It seeks to clarify and limit the scope of information that can be obtained through these warrants, particularly regarding communications and data stored electronically. The bill intends to provide greater protection for personal data during legal investigations.
Key provisions
- Limits the types of electronic communications that can be subject to search warrants.
- Requires law enforcement to demonstrate a higher standard of probable cause for obtaining warrants for electronic data.
- Addresses the disclosure of customer metadata when executing search warrants.
- Protects the privacy of individuals’ online activity during investigations.
- Clarifies the process for obtaining warrants for accessing stored electronic data.
- Requires warrants to be specific about the data sought.
- Addresses the use of surveillance technologies in connection with search warrants.
- Establishes guidelines for minimizing the intrusion on electronic privacy during warrant execution.
Who is affected
- Individuals whose electronic communications and data are subject to search warrants.
- Law enforcement agencies conducting searches and obtaining warrants.
- Legal professionals involved in warrant applications and execution.
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
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