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CA SB102

CA SB102
Telecommunications: customer privacy.


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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2011-2012 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act to add Section 2892.4 to the Public Utilities Code, relating to telecommunications.

AI Summary

This bill adds Section 2892.4 to the Public Utilities Code, requiring commercial sellers of mobile phones with "geotagging" capability, which means embedding location information like GPS coordinates into media such as photos and videos, to inform potential buyers about this feature before a sale. Furthermore, sellers are prohibited from selling a device with geotagging activated or operational unless they obtain the buyer's written consent, confirming they have been informed about and agree to this location-tracking function.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (on 01/31/2012)

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