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AK SB118

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/24/2017

Primary Sponsor

William Wielechowski

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Origin

Senate

30th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Right to Know Act" requiring commercial internet websites and online services to disclose in customer agreements what personal information they collect and which categories of third parties receive that information.

  • Requires website owners to provide customers, upon request and within 30 days, a list of the specific categories of personal information disclosed to third parties in the preceding 12 months and the names of those third parties.

  • Defines 20 categories of personal information subject to disclosure requirements, including identity, financial, medical, location, and internet activity information, plus special protections for children's information.

  • Exempts disclosures made under service contracts that prohibit third parties from further use or sharing, disclosures required by law, and those addressing fraud or security issues; excludes government agencies and financial institutions regulated under federal law.

  • Provides private right of action for violations allowing customers to recover $5,000 or actual damages (whichever is greater), attorney fees, and court costs; applies only to personal information disclosed after the law's effective date.

Legislative Description

Disclosure Of Customer Information

Minors

Last Action

REFERRED TO STATE AFFAIRS

4/24/2017

Committee Referrals

State Affairs4/24/2017

Full Bill Text

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