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HB 1236 (2020)

Create a right to privacy

Summary:

Allows a person to a sue a state or local government or government contractor for accessing private information, such as email, without a warrant. This bill also places restrictions on the ability of government to collect social media information about an individual that is not password protected. The House amended the bill to create a general right to privacy.

Bill Sponsor:
Keith Erf
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Bill Became Law?:
No
Status Detail:
Tabled in the Senate
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