NJ S4198

Prohibits law enforcement and government entities from seeking personal information about book service users (including e-book purchasers) from providers without user consent, a subpoena, or court order

Bars book service providers from disclosing user personal information except when the user consents, a court orders disclosure, or disclosure is needed for higher education financial aid reimbursement

Allows emergency disclosure without a court order when law enforcement asserts imminent danger of death or serious physical injury, with written confirmation required within 7 days

Defines "book service" as services primarily providing rental, purchase, borrowing, browsing, or viewing of books, excluding stores where book sales are less than 2% of total annual gross sales

Permits providers to voluntarily disclose user information if they believe in good faith it may be evidence of a crime against the provider or the user