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This bill, known as the Location Information Protection Act, establishes comprehensive regulations governing the collection, processing, and disclosure of individuals' location information in Pennsylvania. The legislation requires covered entities (such as businesses and organizations) to obtain explicit, informed, and voluntary consent before collecting or processing an individual's location information, with specific consent required for each purpose of data collection. Entities must provide a clear and understandable location privacy policy that details the types of location information collected, the purposes for collection, retention schedules, and potential third-party disclosures. The bill prohibits covered entities from collecting more precise location data than necessary, selling or trading location information, or retaining data longer than needed. It also restricts government agencies from monetizing location information and mandates that location data can only be disclosed to government entities with a valid warrant or in emergency situations. Individuals are protected from retaliation if they refuse to waive their rights under the act, and the legislation provides both the Attorney General and private individuals the ability to take legal action against violations, with potential remedies including actual damages, punitive damages, and attorney fees. Any contractual provisions attempting to waive these rights are deemed void, and the act will take effect 60 days after passage.

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