WI SB369

State agencies, the legislature, and courts are prohibited from sharing personally identifiable information with federal officials or agencies unless the data is first masked or anonymized

Exceptions allow unmasked data sharing when required by state or federal law, for administering government programs, for legislators conducting constituent services, and for courts performing official duties

Injured persons may file civil lawsuits against anyone who negligently violates the data-sharing prohibition

Damages available include actual damages, exemplary damages up to $1,000, and reasonable attorney fees and costs

"Personally identifiable information" is defined as information that can be associated with a particular individual through identifiers or other information or circumstances