Bill > H1453

This bill provides a comprehensive legal mechanism for certain public servants, including law enforcement officers, judges, prosecutors, and their family members, to protect their personal information from disclosure by data brokers. The bill creates a new section of Florida Statutes that allows covered persons to request that data brokers cease disclosing specific types of "protected information," which includes home addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, social security numbers, vehicle identifiers, and mobile device tracking information. If a data broker receives a written notice requesting nondisclosure, they must stop sharing this information within 10 business days or face potential legal consequences. Covered persons or their authorized agents can bring civil actions against data brokers who fail to comply, with potential damages of $1,000 per violation, actual damages, punitive damages for willful disregard, and attorney fees. The bill's legislative findings emphasize the increasing risks of violence and intimidation faced by public servants and their families due to broader technological access to personal information. The legislation aims to protect the privacy, safety, and security of these public servants and prevent interference with government operations. The law will take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes provisions for liberal interpretation and severability of its components.

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https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1453