Bill > H1027

This bill establishes new protections for certain public servants in Florida by allowing them to prevent data brokers from disclosing their personal information. A data broker is defined as a company that collects and sells personal data to others. The bill specifies that "covered persons" include judges, prosecutors, law enforcement officers, elected officials, and certain family members of these individuals, recognizing that their public roles can put them at risk. These covered individuals, or their authorized agents, can send a written notice to a data broker requesting that their "protected information"—which includes home addresses, phone numbers, personal email addresses, social security numbers, driver's license numbers, and vehicle identifiers—not be disclosed. Data brokers must comply with this request within 10 business days and are prohibited from further disclosure or redisclosure of this information. The bill allows data brokers to provide a specific email address for receiving these notices, provided it's publicly published and remains unchanged without notice. If a data broker fails to comply, they can be sued for ordinary negligence, and it will not be a defense that the information was publicly available elsewhere. The bill outlines penalties for violations, including damages, attorney fees, and costs, and takes effect on January 15, 2027.