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AZ SB1352
Bill
Status
1/28/2016
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Dial
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona law to expand privacy protections for electronic communications and devices by establishing new requirements for government access to electronic communication information and electronic device information.
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Requires government entities to obtain a search warrant (with limited exceptions) before compelling service providers to produce electronic communication information or accessing electronic device information from non-owners.
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Mandates that government entities serve notice on targets of search warrants or emergency requests within three days, and allows courts to delay notification for up to 90 days (renewable) if there is reason to believe notification may cause an adverse result.
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Establishes that search warrants for electronic information must describe with particularity the information sought, require sealing of unrelated information obtained during execution, and may be accompanied by orders requiring service provider certification of records.
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Prohibits law enforcement from compelling a biometric identifier (fingerprint, facial recognition, iris scan, etc.) to access an electronic device without a valid search warrant, except in exigent circumstances.
Legislative Description
Electronic communication privacy rights
Last Action
Referred to Senate JUD Committee
2/1/2016