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This bill prohibits government entities in Oklahoma from seeking, obtaining, or using certain types of invasive digital surveillance techniques known as "reverse-keyword" and "reverse-location" court orders or requests. These techniques involve compelling or requesting disclosure of information about individuals who have searched for specific keywords or were located in a particular geographic area at a specific time, using methods like GPS, cell tower data, or Wi-Fi positioning. The bill makes it illegal for government entities to seek such orders from courts, to obtain or review data from such orders, or to seek assistance from other jurisdictions to circumvent these restrictions. If a government entity violates these provisions, the affected individuals have the right to sue for damages, including $1,000 per violation or actual damages, punitive damages, and attorney fees. When determining punitive damages, courts will consider factors such as the number of people affected, whether the surveillance targeted constitutionally protected activities, and the government entity's history of violations. The bill aims to protect individuals' privacy rights by creating strict limitations on digital surveillance methods. The law is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1321&Session=2600