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CA AB1391
Bill
Status
Passed
10/6/2021
Primary Sponsor
Edwin Chau
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AI Summary
- Makes it unlawful for a person to sell data or sell access to data obtained or accessed through the commission of a crime
- Makes it unlawful for a non-authorized person to purchase or use data from a source they know or reasonably should know obtained that data through criminal activity
- Defines "authorized person" as someone who lawfully possesses or accesses data and maintains legal authority to do so under state or federal law
- Allows courts to award equitable relief including injunctions, costs, and other appropriate remedies for violations
- Preserves constitutional rights of the public, whistleblowers, and press regarding matters of public concern, and does not apply to data sharing for lawful cybersecurity or fraud prevention purposes
Legislative Description
Unlawfully obtained data.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 594, Statutes of 2021.
10/6/2021
Committee Referrals
Public Safety6/8/2021
Judiciary5/12/2021
Rules4/19/2021
Privacy and Consumer Protection3/11/2021
Full Bill Text
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