Bill > H5892

This bill establishes the Rhode Island Judicial Security Act, which provides robust protections for the personal information of judicial officers from the Rhode Island unified judicial system and federal courts who reside in Rhode Island, as well as their immediate family members. The bill defines key terms like "personal information" (which includes Social Security numbers, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses) and "protected individuals" (current, retired, or recalled justices, judges, and magistrates). It requires state, county, and municipal agencies to keep such personal information confidential upon written request, mandating that they remove this information from public content within 72 hours. Similarly, data aggregators (commercial entities that collect and sell personal information) are prohibited from selling, trading, or making available a protected individual's personal information after receiving a written notice. The bill allows protected individuals to file written requests to have their information marked confidential, and provides a mechanism for them or their authorized agents to demand removal of personal information from websites. If a person or organization violates these provisions, the affected individual can seek injunctive relief and potentially recover legal costs. The act will take effect on January 1, 2026, and includes an exception for publishing delinquent taxpayer lists while protecting specific address details.

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