Bill > A4070

This bill, known as the "Privacy Protection Act," aims to safeguard personal information by restricting its collection and sharing by government entities and health care facilities. It prohibits government entities from collecting sensitive personal data, such as immigration status, social security numbers, or birth information, unless it's essential for assessing eligibility for or administering public services, benefits, programs, or professional licenses, or as otherwise mandated by state law, with exceptions for federal law, judicial orders, or warrants. Similarly, health care facilities are restricted from collecting this information unless necessary for providing healthcare services, billing, or assessing eligibility for public services, with exceptions for federal or state law, judicial orders, or warrants. The act also clarifies that certain records containing this sensitive information will not be considered public records and cannot be disclosed unless required by law, a judicial order, or with explicit written consent from the individual. Additionally, it places limitations on the sale or sharing of automated license plate recognition information by government entities, allowing it only under specific circumstances, such as to another government entity or law enforcement agency for criminal investigations with strict usage limitations. The bill also amends existing law concerning the disclosure of motor vehicle records, reinforcing restrictions on sharing personal information for immigration enforcement purposes without consent, a judicial warrant, or a valid judicial order.