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This bill, titled "Donor Privacy", aims to protect the identity of individuals who donate money or other tangible goods to nonprofit organizations in North Carolina. The key provisions of the bill are: 1. It prohibits nonprofit organizations from disclosing the identity of donors who have notified the organization in writing not to disclose their identity, unless disclosure is required by state or federal law, criminal investigations, or court orders. 2. It makes the identity of donors to nonprofit organizations confidential, and allows the court to award reasonable attorneys' fees to the prevailing party in any action brought to enforce this confidentiality. 3. It extends the confidentiality of donor information to any attachments or information submitted by nonprofit organizations, charities, and healthcare facilities in association with their IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ filings. 4. It clarifies that the confidentiality of donor information does not apply to disclosures required by North Carolina's election laws. 5. It prohibits public servants, legislators, and state and local government employees from using or disclosing any confidential information, including donor information, gained through their official activities or positions.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2021/S636