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FL S1914

FL S1914
Public Records/Social Media Platforms


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Introduced
02/26/2021
In Committee
03/04/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/30/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Providing a public records exemption for certain information received in investigations by the Attorney General or a law enforcement agency into social media platform activities; providing a public records exemption for certain information received in investigations by the Department of Legal Affairs or a law enforcement agency into violations by certain social media platforms; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing a statement of public necessity, etc.

AI Summary

This bill provides a public records exemption for certain information received by the Attorney General or the Department of Legal Affairs during investigations into social media platform activities and violations. The exemption covers personal information, computer forensic reports, information revealing data security weaknesses, and proprietary business information such as trade secrets. The exemption is subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act and will be repealed in 2026 unless reenacted by the Legislature. The bill also outlines the limited circumstances under which the confidential information can be disclosed during an active investigation.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died in Judiciary, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 7074 (Ch. 2021-33) (on 04/30/2021)

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