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CA AB1395
Bill
Status
5/28/2019
Primary Sponsor
Jordan Cunningham
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AI Summary
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Expands privacy protections to include smart speaker devices in addition to connected televisions with voice recognition features.
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Prohibits manufacturers from using voice recordings or transcriptions for advertising purposes or sharing/selling them to third parties without affirmative written user consent.
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Requires manufacturers to obtain user opt-in consent during device installation or through device settings to retain voice recordings electronically, rather than obtaining consent upfront.
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Limits manufacturer liability to functionality provided at original sale and exempts liability for cloud-based applications unless the manufacturer collects or controls personal information from those applications.
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Establishes civil penalties up to $2,500 per device sold or leased in violation, enforceable by the Attorney General or district attorneys through injunction or civil action.
Legislative Description
Information privacy: other connected device with a voice recognition feature.
Last Action
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on JUD.
7/9/2020