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FL H1547

FL H1547
Personal Information Protection


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/16/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to personal information protection; creating s. 501.9744, F.S.; providing a short title; providing definitions; prohibiting a public agency from requesting, requiring, and publicly disclosing, specified personal information; providing construction and applicability; providing for the right of civil action and award of damages; providing penalties; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill, titled "Personal Information Protection," creates a new section of Florida's statutes (Section 501.9744) to prohibit public agencies from requesting, requiring, or publicly disclosing personal information about individuals, such as their membership, support, or donations to entities. The bill provides exceptions for information required for campaign finance reporting, lawful court orders, and certain financial regulations. It allows individuals to bring civil lawsuits for violations and establishes criminal penalties for knowing violations. The bill is intended to protect the privacy of personal information held by public agencies in Florida.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died in Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee (on 03/14/2022)

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