Bill > AB1300

This bill establishes the California Data Protection and Privacy for All Communities Act, which aims to protect the personally identifiable information (PII) of vulnerable populations, particularly immigrants, from unauthorized access by federal immigration enforcement agencies. The bill prohibits state and local government agencies from collecting immigration-related PII unless explicitly required by law and justified by a legitimate government purpose, and from sharing such information with federal agencies like ICE and CBP without a judicial warrant or court order. It mandates that any data-sharing agreements between government agencies and federal immigration enforcement authorities must comply with strict oversight mechanisms and be subject to review by the State Auditor, who will conduct audits every two years to ensure compliance with privacy and civil rights laws. Additionally, the bill requires the Attorney General's Office to establish an oversight task force to review complaints and violations related to unauthorized data collection and sharing, with an annual report to the Legislature on data privacy trends, risks, and policy recommendations. The bill allows for enforcement through administrative actions or civil penalties imposed by the Attorney General, and includes provisions for reimbursing local agencies if the Commission on State Mandates determines the act imposes state-mandated costs.

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