An Act amending Title 44 (Law and Justice) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions, providing for public servant data privacy.
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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Overview
This bill, also known as the Public Official Safety Act, aims to protect the data privacy of public servants in Pennsylvania. It establishes a chapter within Title 44 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to address the nondisclosure of protected information, such as home addresses and Social Security numbers, held by data brokers. The bill defines key terms, outlines procedures for requesting nondisclosure, and creates civil liability for data brokers who violate these protections.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘covered person’ as a principal or associated person of a public servant (governor, lieutenant governor, member of the General Assembly, or judge).
- Establishes a process for public servants or their authorized agents to request nondisclosure of their protected information from data brokers.
- Prohibits data brokers from recklessly disclosing or redisclosing the protected information of covered persons.
- Provides for civil liability against data brokers who violate the nondisclosure requirements.
- Specifies the duration of nondisclosure coverage for different types of associated persons.
- Creates a ‘data broker’ definition, excluding governmental agencies and journalists.
- Defines ‘protected information’ including home address, telephone number, and Social Security number.
- Outlines procedures for enforcement, including a two-year statute of limitations for civil actions.
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Christine Tartaglione
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