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This bill modifies Alaska's laws regarding the publication and use of private communications and eavesdropping. The legislation makes several key changes: first, it removes an existing exception that previously allowed a single party to a private conversation to disclose its contents, now requiring consent from all parties before a communication can be divulged. The bill also strengthens protections around eavesdropping by prohibiting the use of eavesdropping devices to record oral conversations without consent from all participants and preventing the use or publication of information obtained through illegal eavesdropping. Additionally, the bill updates exemptions to these rules, specifically for law enforcement, including allowing peace officers to intercept communications during criminal investigations or emergencies, and permitting parents to intercept communications involving their minor children under certain circumstances. The changes aim to provide clearer guidelines about when and how private communications can be recorded, shared, or used, with a particular focus on protecting individual privacy while maintaining necessary exceptions for safety and legal proceedings.

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https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=HB86