Bill > HB2327

This bill expands the definition of "identifying information" to include any data that can be used directly or indirectly to identify an individual, such as government-issued identifiers, biometric data, and unique digital identifiers, while excluding property-related information like parcel numbers and property addresses. It also clarifies that these protections do not apply to voter registration records. The bill amends existing Arizona Revised Statutes concerning records confidentiality maintained by county recorders, assessors, and treasurers, allowing eligible individuals, such as peace officers, public officials, and those protected by court orders, to request that their identifying information be kept confidential from the general public for five years if they can demonstrate a reasonable belief that their life or safety is in danger. This process involves filing an affidavit with the presiding judge of the superior court, who then reviews the request and issues an order to the relevant county offices to restrict access to the specified information. The bill also outlines procedures for combined requests, affidavit filing, court review, and notification of expiration of restrictions, and it explicitly states that these confidentiality measures do not prevent access for parties to an instrument, law enforcement performing official duties, or licensed title and escrow agents.