CA AB2152

Requires the University of California, California State University, and California Community Colleges to determine whether proposed contracts with federal intelligence agencies involve analysis or processing of personally identifiable information before entering into such contracts.

Mandates governing board approval at open public meetings for contracts involving personally identifiable information collected without individuals' knowledge, disaggregated data, reidentifiable information, or surveillance activities, with disclosure of research types and information sought.

Prohibits institutions from entering into contracts with federal intelligence agencies that restrict publication of research if the contract involves analysis or processing of personally identifiable information collected without individuals' knowledge.

Requires annual disclosure of the number of contracts where the sponsoring federal intelligence agency imposes limits or restrictions on research publication.

Defines "personally identifiable information" as information that can identify an individual including name, social security number, biometric records, or combinations of data linked to a specific person.