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Introduced
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
In Committee
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act to add Chapter 43 (commencing with Section 22949.100) to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to business.
AI Summary
This bill, titled "Security cameras: access and use of content," aims to enhance consumer privacy by adding new regulations to the Business and Professions Code. Specifically, it prohibits "security camera companies" – entities that sell security cameras or monitor their content – from distributing, selling, or allowing third parties to access, use, or distribute "content" (video, images, or data) from a consumer's security camera without first obtaining the consumer's explicit consent. Furthermore, it mandates that these companies cannot automatically opt consumers into any feature that would share their camera content with third parties. The bill also makes nonsubstantive changes to existing laws, such as the Information Practices Act of 1977, which governs data breach notifications for agencies handling personal information.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assembly Privacy And Consumer Protection Hearing (00:00:00 4/16/2026 1021 O Street, Room 1100) (on 04/16/2026)
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