Bill > S04162

This bill, called the "Protect Our Privacy (POP) Act," amends the civil rights law to impose limitations on the use of drones by law enforcement agencies. It prohibits the use of drones for law enforcement purposes, except for search and rescue operations and examining dangerous areas after natural disasters. The bill also prohibits the use of drones by law enforcement at concerts, protests, demonstrations, or other actions protected by the First Amendment. Additionally, the bill requires the destruction of existing drone-obtained data not part of an ongoing criminal investigation within one year, unless subject to a subpoena or court order. The bill provides for the suppression of evidence obtained in violation of its provisions and a private right of action for individuals whose records were unlawfully obtained.