Bill > HB2087

This bill, known as the Support of Charitable Organization Privacy Protection Act, prohibits public agencies in Pennsylvania from disclosing or releasing personal information about members, volunteers, and financial and non-financial donors of charitable organizations, except as required by law. The bill defines "public agency" broadly to include the Commonwealth, its agencies, and local governmental units. It also defines "personal information" as any list, record, or compilation of data that directly or indirectly identifies a person as a member, supporter, volunteer, or donor of a charitable organization. The bill provides exemptions for certain disclosures required by the Solicitation of Funds for Charitable Purposes Act, lawful court orders, and admission of relevant evidence in court proceedings. Violations of the Act can result in civil lawsuits for injunctive relief and damages, as well as potential criminal penalties of up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.

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