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This bill, titled the "Electronic Information and Data Privacy Act," mandates that law enforcement agencies must obtain a search warrant, based on probable cause, before accessing electronic information, data, or location information belonging to subscribers or customers, with specific exceptions. These exceptions include situations where the device is reported stolen, the owner provides informed consent, there's a judicially recognized exception to the warrant requirement, the information has been voluntarily and publicly disclosed, or in cases of emergency involving imminent risk of death, serious injury, sexual abuse, kidnapping, or human trafficking, or when information is inadvertently discovered and appears to relate to a felony or certain misdemeanors. The bill also outlines procedures for obtaining subscriber records from electronic communication service providers and remote computing service providers, generally requiring a warrant unless specific exceptions apply, and establishes notification requirements for individuals whose electronic information has been accessed, with provisions for delayed notification under certain circumstances to protect investigations or individuals. Furthermore, any electronic information or data obtained in violation of this act will be subject to exclusion, similar to evidence obtained in violation of constitutional rights.

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