CA AB1262

Extends existing connected television voice privacy protections to smart speaker devices beginning January 1, 2024, including requirements for prominent disclosure of voice recognition features during initial setup and installation.

Prohibits manufacturers of smart speaker devices from retaining, sharing, or selling recordings or transcriptions that constitute personal information unless users provide affirmative consent, with limited exceptions for executing user-requested functions.

Requires smart speaker device manufacturers to provide users with interfaces to review, delete, and automatically delete voice recordings, and restricts use of incorrectly activated recordings to a maximum of 15 seconds for improving the voice recognition feature.

Establishes affirmative consent requirements that include clear disclosures separate from device terms of use, prohibition on re-requesting consent for one month after user declination, and user ability to revoke consent at any time.

Sets civil penalties of up to $2,500 per device sold or leased in violation, enforceable exclusively by the Attorney General or district attorneys without creating a private right of action.