Bill > SB1163

This bill, effective January 1, 2077, prohibits the sale of certain personal data without explicit consent, specifically geolocation information (data from mobile devices that can pinpoint a user's location) and internet browser information (like browsing history and device identifiers). It also bans the sale of data collected through eavesdropping or by applications that use a device's microphone in the background. The bill provides exemptions for lawful investigations by law enforcement agencies, customer proprietary network information (data that telecommunication carriers collect about their customers), and telecommunications carriers acting in compliance with federal regulations. The legislation aims to protect individuals' privacy and civil liberties, particularly in light of concerns about the sale of sensitive location data, such as movements around reproductive health clinics.