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NJ A3316
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
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AI Summary
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Establishes the "Reader Privacy Act" to protect personal information of book service users, including those who purchase, rent, borrow, or view books and e-books from commercial providers
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Prohibits government and law enforcement entities from seeking disclosure of a user's personal information from book service providers unless the user consents, a subpoena or court order is obtained, or disclosure is needed for higher education financial aid reimbursement
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Prohibits book service providers from disclosing user personal information except under the same limited circumstances (user consent, court order, or higher education reimbursement requirements)
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Allows law enforcement to obtain personal information without a court order only when there is imminent danger of death or serious physical injury and insufficient time to obtain authorization, with written confirmation required within seven days
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Permits providers to voluntarily disclose user information if they believe in good faith it may be evidence of a crime committed against the provider or the user
Legislative Description
Enacts the "Reader Privacy Act."
Consumer Affairs
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee
1/9/2024