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CA SB346

Bill

Status

Vetoed

9/29/2022

Primary Sponsor

Bob Wieckowski

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits images or video recordings from in-vehicle cameras from being used for advertising, sold to third parties, or shared with third parties without affirmative prior consent that meets specific requirements.

  • Requires manufacturers and entities operating in-vehicle cameras to provide effective, cost-free mechanisms for consumers to revoke consent and delete recordings from locations outside the vehicle within 30 days.

  • Prohibits discrimination against users who exercise their privacy rights under the chapter, including denying services, charging different prices, or using non-compliance as basis for suspicion of wrongdoing.

  • Allows recording retrieval without user permission only in limited circumstances: court authorization, federal safety investigations, or emergency medical response to vehicle crashes.

  • Establishes civil penalties up to $2,500 per vehicle for violations, with enforcement by the Attorney General or district attorney; exempts commercial vehicles and does not create a private right of action.

Legislative Description

In-vehicle cameras.

Last Action

In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.

9/29/2022

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/22/2022
Privacy and Consumer Protection6/3/2021
Appropriations3/16/2021
Judiciary2/17/2021
Rules2/9/2021

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