Bill > H3288

This bill amends South Carolina law to modify how body-worn camera data can be accessed, specifically expanding the ability of individuals who are subjects of recordings to request and receive their recorded data without having to go through complex legal procedures like filing court orders or pursuing criminal or civil actions. Currently, body-worn camera data is not considered a public record and is typically restricted, with only specific entities like the State Law Enforcement Division, Attorney General, and circuit solicitors able to request such data. The bill introduces a new provision that explicitly allows a person who is the subject of a body-worn camera recording to directly request and receive their own recorded data. This change aims to make the process of accessing body-worn camera footage more straightforward for individuals, potentially increasing transparency and making it easier for people to obtain recordings that involve them. The bill maintains existing provisions that protect the data from general public disclosure while providing a more direct path for subjects of recordings to access their own footage. The amendment will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3288&session=126&summary=B