CA AB1463

Requires public agencies (excluding airport authorities) operating ALPR systems to purge unmatched license plate data within 30 days of collection, with annual audits to verify compliance.

Prohibits public agencies from accessing ALPR information older than 60 days unless the data matches a hot list, has been entered as evidence in a California criminal matter, or is operated by an airport authority.

Prohibits California public agencies from selling, sharing, or transferring ALPR information to out-of-state or federal agencies without a court order or warrant issued by a California court.

Requires ALPR operators and end-users to include data retention and purge requirements in their usage and privacy policies, with annual audits to assess compliance.

Clarifies that auditing requirements apply to public agencies using private ALPR systems, not the private entities providing those systems.