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AL SB59
AL SB59Relating to disclosure of certain personal information; to prohibit public agencies from collecting, disclosing, or releasing certain personal information about members of, volunteers for, and financial and nonfinancial donors to nonprofit organizations, except as required by law; and to provide civil and criminal penalties for violation of these prohibitions; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within t
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Introduced
03/07/2023
03/07/2023
In Committee
04/19/2023
04/19/2023
Crossed Over
04/13/2023
04/13/2023
Passed
04/27/2023
04/27/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/27/2023
04/27/2023
Introduced Session
Regular Session 2023
Bill Summary
Relating to disclosure of certain personal information; to prohibit public agencies from collecting, disclosing, or releasing certain personal information about members of, volunteers for, and financial and nonfinancial donors to nonprofit organizations, except as required by law; and to provide civil and criminal penalties for violation of these prohibitions; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Section 111.05 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Personal Privacy Protection Act, prohibits public agencies in Alabama from collecting, disclosing, or releasing certain personal information about members, volunteers, and donors of nonprofit organizations, except as required by law. The bill defines "personal information" as any data that directly or indirectly identifies a person's association with a nonprofit organization. It provides civil and criminal penalties for violations, including the ability for individuals to bring civil actions for injunctive relief and damages. The bill also makes personal information confidential and not subject to public records laws, with some exceptions, such as for court orders, lawful discovery in litigation, and certain required disclosures.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Enacted (on 04/27/2023)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Right to Privacy and Access to Government Information
Government Operations
- ‐ Government Transparency and Open Records
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