California 2025-2026 Regular Session

California Senate Bill SB274 Compare Versions

OldNewDifferences
1-Amended IN Senate April 10, 2025 Amended IN Senate March 26, 2025 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 274Introduced by Senator CervantesFebruary 04, 2025An act to amend Sections 1798.90.51, 1798.90.53, and 1798.90.54 of, and to add Section 1798.90.56 to, the Civil Code, relating to personal information.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 274, as amended, Cervantes. Automated license plate recognition systems.Existing law prohibits the state, a city, a county, a city and county, or any agency or political subdivision of the state, a city, a county, or a city and county, including, but not limited to, a law enforcement agency, from selling, sharing, or transferring automated license plate recognition (ALPR) information, except to another public agency, and only as otherwise permitted by law. Existing law defines ALPR information as information or data collected through the use of an ALPR system.This bill would, in compliance with specified laws, prohibit a public agency from entering into a contract to share ALPR information with a foreign jurisdiction or data broker, as defined, for immigration enforcement purposes, continuing any contract to share ALPR information with a foreign jurisdiction or data broker if the public agency knows that the ALPR information is being used for immigration enforcement purposes, using an ALPR system to gather geolocation data at specified locations for immigration enforcement purposes, and, if the public agency is a law enforcement agency, collecting or purposes and retaining ALPR information unless that information is related to a criminal investigation or to an individual suspected of a crime. for more than 30 days, except in specified circumstances. By imposing new requirements on public agencies, which include local agencies, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.Existing law requires an ALPR operator and ALPR end-user to maintain reasonable security procedures and practices, including operational, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, to protect ALPR information from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure.This bill would require those security procedures and practices to include safeguards for managing which employees can see the data from their systems, as specified, and requiring data security training and data privacy training for all employees that access ALPR information. The bill would also require an ALPR operator or ALPR end user that is a law enforcement agency to establish a maximum data retention period for ALPR information.Existing law requires an ALPR operator and ALPR end-user to implement a usage and privacy policy that includes, among other things, a description of the job title or other designation of the employees and independent contractors who are authorized to access and use ALPR information.This bill would require the usage and privacy policy to identify what purpose employees and independent contractors access and use ALPR information for. The bill would also require the Department of Justice to annually audit any public agency that is an ALPR operator or ALPR end-user to determine whether they have implemented that usage and privacy policy.The bill would include findings that changes proposed by this bill address a matter of statewide concern rather than a municipal affair and, therefore, apply to all cities, including charter cities.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. This act shall be known as the Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) Data Accountability Act.SEC. 2. Section 1798.90.51 of the Civil Code is amended to read:1798.90.51. An ALPR operator shall do all both of the following:(a) Maintain reasonable security procedures and practices, including operational, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, to protect ALPR information from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure, including the following:(1) Safeguards for managing which employees can see the data from their systems, including requiring supervisory approval, robust authentication protocols for establishing an account to access an ALPR system, and tracking searches of ALPR information made by employees.(2) Requiring data security training and data privacy training for all employees that access ALPR information.(b) (1) Implement a usage and privacy policy, under the supervision of the Department of Justice according to subdivision (c) of Section 1798.90.54, if applicable, in order to ensure that the collection, use, maintenance, sharing, and dissemination of ALPR information is consistent with respect for individuals privacy and civil liberties. The usage and privacy policy shall be available to the public in writing, and, if the ALPR operator has an internet website, the usage and privacy policy shall be posted conspicuously on that internet website.(2) The usage and privacy policy shall, at a minimum, include all of the following:(A) The authorized purposes for using the ALPR system and collecting ALPR information.(B) A description of the job title or other designation of the employees and independent contractors who are authorized to use or access the ALPR system, or to collect ALPR information, and for what purpose. The policy shall identify the training requirements necessary for those authorized employees and independent contractors.(C) A description of how the ALPR system will be monitored to ensure the security of the information and compliance with applicable privacy laws.(D) The purposes of, process for, and restrictions on, the sale, sharing, or transfer of ALPR information to other persons.(E) The title of the official custodian, or owner, of the ALPR system responsible for implementing this section.(F) A description of the reasonable measures that will be used to ensure the accuracy of ALPR information and correct data errors.(G) The length of time ALPR information will be retained, and the process the ALPR operator will utilize to determine if and when to destroy retained ALPR information.(c)If the ALPR operator is a law enforcement agency, establish a maximum data retention period for ALPR information.SEC. 3. Section 1798.90.53 of the Civil Code is amended to read:1798.90.53. An ALPR end-user shall do all both of the following:(a) Maintain reasonable security procedures and practices, including operational, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, to protect ALPR information from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure, including the following:(1) Safeguards for managing which employees can see the data from their systems, including requiring supervisory approval, robust authentication protocols for establishing an account to access an ALPR system, and tracking searches of ALPR information made by employees.(2) Requiring data security training and data privacy training for all employees that access ALPR information.(b) (1) Implement a usage and privacy policy, under the supervision of the Department of Justice according to subdivision (c) of Section 1798.90.54, if applicable, in order to ensure that the access, use, sharing, and dissemination of ALPR information is consistent with respect for individuals privacy and civil liberties. The usage and privacy policy shall be available to the public in writing, and, if the ALPR end-user has an internet website, the usage and privacy policy shall be posted conspicuously on that internet website.(2) The usage and privacy policy shall, at a minimum, include all of the following:(A) The authorized purposes for accessing and using ALPR information.(B) A description of the job title or other designation of the employees and independent contractors who are authorized to access and use ALPR information, and for what purpose. The policy shall identify the training requirements necessary for those authorized employees and independent contractors.(C) A description of how the ALPR system will be monitored to ensure the security of the information accessed or used, and compliance with all applicable privacy laws and a process for periodic system audits.(D) The purposes of, process for, and restrictions on, the sale, sharing, or transfer of ALPR information to other persons.(E) The title of the official custodian, or owner, of the ALPR information responsible for implementing this section.(F) A description of the reasonable measures that will be used to ensure the accuracy of ALPR information and correct data errors.(G) The length of time ALPR information will be retained, and the process the ALPR end-user will utilize to determine if and when to destroy retained ALPR information.(c)If the ALPR end-user is a law enforcement agency, establish a maximum data retention period for ALPR information.SEC. 4. Section 1798.90.54 of the Civil Code is amended to read:1798.90.54. (a) In addition to any other sanctions, penalties, or remedies provided by law, an individual who has been harmed by a violation of this title, including, but not limited to, unauthorized access or use of ALPR information or a breach of security of an ALPR system, may bring a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction against a person who knowingly caused the harm.(b) The court may award a combination of any one or more of the following:(1) Actual damages, but not less than liquidated damages in the amount of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500).(2) Punitive damages upon proof of willful or reckless disregard of the law.(3) Reasonable attorneys fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred.(4) Other preliminary and equitable relief as the court determines to be appropriate.(c) The Department of Justice shall annually audit any public agency that is an ALPR operator or ALPR end-user to determine whether they have implemented a usage and privacy policy in compliance with subdivision (b) of Section 1798.90.51 or subdivision (b) of Section 1798.90.53, as applicable.SEC. 5. Section 1798.90.56 is added to the Civil Code, immediately following Section 1798.90.55, to read:1798.90.56. (a) In accordance with Chapter 17.1 (commencing with Section 7282) and Chapter 17.25 (commencing with Section 7284) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, a public agency shall not do any either of the following:(1)Enter into a contract to share ALPR information with a foreign jurisdiction for immigration enforcement purposes, or continue any contract to share ALPR information with a foreign jurisdiction if the public agency knows that the ALPR information is being used for immigration enforcement purposes.(2)Enter into a contract to share ALPR information with a data broker, as defined in Section 1798.99.80, for immigration enforcement purposes, or continue any contract to share ALPR information with a data broker, as defined in Section 1798.99.80, if the public agency knows that the ALPR information is being used for immigration enforcement purposes. (3)(1) Use an ALPR system to gather geolocation data at public schools, public libraries, health facilities operated by the state or a political subdivision of the state, courthouses, facilities owned by the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, the Agricultural Labor Relations Board, or the Division of Workers Compensation, and shelters for immigration enforcement purposes.(4)If the public agency is a law enforcement agency, collect or retain ALPR information, unless that ALPR information is related to a criminal investigation or to an individual suspected of a crime.(2) Retain ALPR information for more than 30 days, except in circumstances when the data is being used as evidence or for all felonies being investigated, including, but not limited to, auto theft, homicides, kidnapping, burglaries, elder and juvenile abductions, Amber Alerts, Blue Alerts, and Feather Alerts.(b) For purposes of this section, foreign jurisdiction means any other state, the District of Columbia, territories or possessions of the United States, and foreign states, provinces, or countries.SEC. 6. The Legislature finds and declares that Section 2 of this act amending Section 1798.90.51 of the Civil Code, Section 3 of this act amending Section 1798.90.53 of the Civil Code, and Section 5 of this act adding Section 1798.90.56 to the Civil Code, address a matter of statewide concern rather than a municipal affair as that term is used in Section 5 of Article XI of the California Constitution. Therefore, Sections 2, 3, and 5 of this act apply to all cities, including charter cities.SEC. 7. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
1+Amended IN Senate March 26, 2025 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 274Introduced by Senator CervantesFebruary 04, 2025An act to amend Sections 1798.90.51, 1798.90.53, and 1798.90.54 of, and to add Section 1798.90.56 to, the Civil Code, relating to personal information.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 274, as amended, Cervantes. Automated license plate recognition systems.Existing law prohibits the state, a city, a county, a city and county, or any agency or political subdivision of the state, a city, a county, or a city and county, including, but not limited to, a law enforcement agency, from selling, sharing, or transferring automated license plate recognition (ALPR) information, except to another public agency, and only as otherwise permitted by law. Existing law defines ALPR information as information or data collected through the use of an ALPR system.This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that, among other things, imposes privacy protection requirements on cities, counties, and entities that use ALPR data. would, in compliance with specified laws, prohibit a public agency from entering into a contract to share ALPR information with a foreign jurisdiction or data broker, as defined, for immigration enforcement purposes, continuing any contract to share ALPR information with a foreign jurisdiction or data broker if the public agency knows that the ALPR information is being used for immigration enforcement purposes, using an ALPR system to gather geolocation data at specified locations for immigration enforcement purposes, and, if the public agency is a law enforcement agency, collecting or retaining ALPR information unless that information is related to a criminal investigation or to an individual suspected of a crime. By imposing new requirements on public agencies, which include local agencies, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.Existing law requires an ALPR operator and ALPR end-user to maintain reasonable security procedures and practices, including operational, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, to protect ALPR information from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure.This bill would require those security procedures and practices to include safeguards for managing which employees can see the data from their systems, as specified, and requiring data security training and data privacy training for all employees that access ALPR information. The bill would also require an ALPR operator or ALPR end user that is a law enforcement agency to establish a maximum data retention period for ALPR information.Existing law requires an ALPR operator and ALPR end-user to implement a usage and privacy policy that includes, among other things, a description of the job title or other designation of the employees and independent contractors who are authorized to access and use ALPR information.This bill would require the usage and privacy policy to identify what purpose employees and independent contractors access and use ALPR information for. The bill would also require the Department of Justice to audit any public agency that is an ALPR operator or ALPR end-user to determine whether they have implemented that usage and privacy policy.The bill would include findings that changes proposed by this bill address a matter of statewide concern rather than a municipal affair and, therefore, apply to all cities, including charter cities.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NOYES Local Program: NOYES Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. This act shall be known as the Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) Data Accountability Act.SEC. 2. Section 1798.90.51 of the Civil Code is amended to read:1798.90.51. An ALPR operator shall do all of the following:(a) Maintain reasonable security procedures and practices, including operational, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, to protect ALPR information from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure. disclosure, including the following:(1) Safeguards for managing which employees can see the data from their systems, including requiring supervisory approval, robust authentication protocols for establishing an account to access an ALPR system, and tracking searches of ALPR information made by employees.(2) Requiring data security training and data privacy training for all employees that access ALPR information.(b) (1) Implement a usage and privacy policy policy, under the supervision of the Department of Justice according to subdivision (c) of Section 1798.90.54, if applicable, in order to ensure that the collection, use, maintenance, sharing, and dissemination of ALPR information is consistent with respect for individuals privacy and civil liberties. The usage and privacy policy shall be available to the public in writing, and, if the ALPR operator has an Internet Web site, internet website, the usage and privacy policy shall be posted conspicuously on that Internet Web site. internet website.(2) The usage and privacy policy shall, at a minimum, include all of the following:(A) The authorized purposes for using the ALPR system and collecting ALPR information.(B) A description of the job title or other designation of the employees and independent contractors who are authorized to use or access the ALPR system, or to collect ALPR information. information, and for what purpose. The policy shall identify the training requirements necessary for those authorized employees and independent contractors.(C) A description of how the ALPR system will be monitored to ensure the security of the information and compliance with applicable privacy laws.(D) The purposes of, process for, and restrictions on, the sale, sharing, or transfer of ALPR information to other persons.(E) The title of the official custodian, or owner, of the ALPR system responsible for implementing this section.(F) A description of the reasonable measures that will be used to ensure the accuracy of ALPR information and correct data errors.(G) The length of time ALPR information will be retained, and the process the ALPR operator will utilize to determine if and when to destroy retained ALPR information.(c) If the ALPR operator is a law enforcement agency, establish a maximum data retention period for ALPR information.SEC. 3. Section 1798.90.53 of the Civil Code is amended to read:1798.90.53. An ALPR end-user shall do all of the following:(a) Maintain reasonable security procedures and practices, including operational, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, to protect ALPR information from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure. disclosure, including the following:(1) Safeguards for managing which employees can see the data from their systems, including requiring supervisory approval, robust authentication protocols for establishing an account to access an ALPR system, and tracking searches of ALPR information made by employees.(2) Requiring data security training and data privacy training for all employees that access ALPR information.(b) (1) Implement a usage and privacy policy policy, under the supervision of the Department of Justice according to subdivision (c) of Section 1798.90.54, if applicable, in order to ensure that the access, use, sharing, and dissemination of ALPR information is consistent with respect for individuals privacy and civil liberties. The usage and privacy policy shall be available to the public in writing, and, if the ALPR end-user has an Internet Web site, internet website, the usage and privacy policy shall be posted conspicuously on that Internet Web site. internet website.(2) The usage and privacy policy shall, at a minimum, include all of the following:(A) The authorized purposes for accessing and using ALPR information.(B) A description of the job title or other designation of the employees and independent contractors who are authorized to access and use ALPR information. information, and for what purpose. The policy shall identify the training requirements necessary for those authorized employees and independent contractors.(C) A description of how the ALPR system will be monitored to ensure the security of the information accessed or used, and compliance with all applicable privacy laws and a process for periodic system audits.(D) The purposes of, process for, and restrictions on, the sale, sharing, or transfer of ALPR information to other persons.(E) The title of the official custodian, or owner, of the ALPR information responsible for implementing this section.(F) A description of the reasonable measures that will be used to ensure the accuracy of ALPR information and correct data errors.(G) The length of time ALPR information will be retained, and the process the ALPR end-user will utilize to determine if and when to destroy retained ALPR information.(c) If the ALPR end-user is a law enforcement agency, establish a maximum data retention period for ALPR information.SEC. 4. Section 1798.90.54 of the Civil Code is amended to read:1798.90.54. (a) In addition to any other sanctions, penalties, or remedies provided by law, an individual who has been harmed by a violation of this title, including, but not limited to, unauthorized access or use of ALPR information or a breach of security of an ALPR system, may bring a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction against a person who knowingly caused the harm.(b) The court may award a combination of any one or more of the following:(1) Actual damages, but not less than liquidated damages in the amount of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500).(2) Punitive damages upon proof of willful or reckless disregard of the law.(3) Reasonable attorneys fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred.(4) Other preliminary and equitable relief as the court determines to be appropriate.(c) The Department of Justice shall audit any public agency that is an ALPR operator or ALPR end-user to determine whether they have implemented a usage and privacy policy in compliance with subdivision (b) of Section 1798.90.51 or subdivision (b) of Section 1798.90.53, as applicable.SEC. 5. Section 1798.90.56 is added to the Civil Code, immediately following Section 1798.90.55, to read:1798.90.56. (a) In accordance with Chapter 17.1 (commencing with Section 7282) and Chapter 17.25 (commencing with Section 7284) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, a public agency shall not do any of the following:(1) Enter into a contract to share ALPR information with a foreign jurisdiction for immigration enforcement purposes, or continue any contract to share ALPR information with a foreign jurisdiction if the public agency knows that the ALPR information is being used for immigration enforcement purposes.(2) Enter into a contract to share ALPR information with a data broker, as defined in Section 1798.99.80, for immigration enforcement purposes, or continue any contract to share ALPR information with a data broker, as defined in Section 1798.99.80, if the public agency knows that the ALPR information is being used for immigration enforcement purposes.(3) Use an ALPR system to gather geolocation data at public schools, public libraries, health facilities operated by the state or a political subdivision of the state, courthouses, facilities owned by the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, the Agricultural Labor Relations Board, or the Division of Workers Compensation, and shelters for immigration enforcement purposes.(4) If the public agency is a law enforcement agency, collect or retain ALPR information, unless that ALPR information is related to a criminal investigation or to an individual suspected of a crime.(b) For purposes of this section, foreign jurisdiction means any other state, the District of Columbia, territories or possessions of the United States, and foreign states, provinces, or countries.SEC. 6. The Legislature finds and declares that Section 2 of this act amending Section 1798.90.51 of the Civil Code, Section 3 of this act amending Section 1798.90.53 of the Civil Code, and Section 5 of this act adding Section 1798.90.56 to the Civil Code, address a matter of statewide concern rather than a municipal affair as that term is used in Section 5 of Article XI of the California Constitution. Therefore, Sections 2, 3, and 5 of this act apply to all cities, including charter cities.SEC. 7. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.SECTION 1.It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that imposes privacy protection requirements on cities, counties, and entities that use automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) data and prohibit public agencies from selling or sharing ALPR information or information in collaboration with private contractors, fusion centers in California, for the purposes of the arrest, imprisonment, detainment, or deportation for immigration enforcement purposes.
22
3- Amended IN Senate April 10, 2025 Amended IN Senate March 26, 2025 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 274Introduced by Senator CervantesFebruary 04, 2025An act to amend Sections 1798.90.51, 1798.90.53, and 1798.90.54 of, and to add Section 1798.90.56 to, the Civil Code, relating to personal information.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 274, as amended, Cervantes. Automated license plate recognition systems.Existing law prohibits the state, a city, a county, a city and county, or any agency or political subdivision of the state, a city, a county, or a city and county, including, but not limited to, a law enforcement agency, from selling, sharing, or transferring automated license plate recognition (ALPR) information, except to another public agency, and only as otherwise permitted by law. Existing law defines ALPR information as information or data collected through the use of an ALPR system.This bill would, in compliance with specified laws, prohibit a public agency from entering into a contract to share ALPR information with a foreign jurisdiction or data broker, as defined, for immigration enforcement purposes, continuing any contract to share ALPR information with a foreign jurisdiction or data broker if the public agency knows that the ALPR information is being used for immigration enforcement purposes, using an ALPR system to gather geolocation data at specified locations for immigration enforcement purposes, and, if the public agency is a law enforcement agency, collecting or purposes and retaining ALPR information unless that information is related to a criminal investigation or to an individual suspected of a crime. for more than 30 days, except in specified circumstances. By imposing new requirements on public agencies, which include local agencies, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.Existing law requires an ALPR operator and ALPR end-user to maintain reasonable security procedures and practices, including operational, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, to protect ALPR information from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure.This bill would require those security procedures and practices to include safeguards for managing which employees can see the data from their systems, as specified, and requiring data security training and data privacy training for all employees that access ALPR information. The bill would also require an ALPR operator or ALPR end user that is a law enforcement agency to establish a maximum data retention period for ALPR information.Existing law requires an ALPR operator and ALPR end-user to implement a usage and privacy policy that includes, among other things, a description of the job title or other designation of the employees and independent contractors who are authorized to access and use ALPR information.This bill would require the usage and privacy policy to identify what purpose employees and independent contractors access and use ALPR information for. The bill would also require the Department of Justice to annually audit any public agency that is an ALPR operator or ALPR end-user to determine whether they have implemented that usage and privacy policy.The bill would include findings that changes proposed by this bill address a matter of statewide concern rather than a municipal affair and, therefore, apply to all cities, including charter cities.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES
3+ Amended IN Senate March 26, 2025 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 274Introduced by Senator CervantesFebruary 04, 2025An act to amend Sections 1798.90.51, 1798.90.53, and 1798.90.54 of, and to add Section 1798.90.56 to, the Civil Code, relating to personal information.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 274, as amended, Cervantes. Automated license plate recognition systems.Existing law prohibits the state, a city, a county, a city and county, or any agency or political subdivision of the state, a city, a county, or a city and county, including, but not limited to, a law enforcement agency, from selling, sharing, or transferring automated license plate recognition (ALPR) information, except to another public agency, and only as otherwise permitted by law. Existing law defines ALPR information as information or data collected through the use of an ALPR system.This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that, among other things, imposes privacy protection requirements on cities, counties, and entities that use ALPR data. would, in compliance with specified laws, prohibit a public agency from entering into a contract to share ALPR information with a foreign jurisdiction or data broker, as defined, for immigration enforcement purposes, continuing any contract to share ALPR information with a foreign jurisdiction or data broker if the public agency knows that the ALPR information is being used for immigration enforcement purposes, using an ALPR system to gather geolocation data at specified locations for immigration enforcement purposes, and, if the public agency is a law enforcement agency, collecting or retaining ALPR information unless that information is related to a criminal investigation or to an individual suspected of a crime. By imposing new requirements on public agencies, which include local agencies, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.Existing law requires an ALPR operator and ALPR end-user to maintain reasonable security procedures and practices, including operational, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, to protect ALPR information from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure.This bill would require those security procedures and practices to include safeguards for managing which employees can see the data from their systems, as specified, and requiring data security training and data privacy training for all employees that access ALPR information. The bill would also require an ALPR operator or ALPR end user that is a law enforcement agency to establish a maximum data retention period for ALPR information.Existing law requires an ALPR operator and ALPR end-user to implement a usage and privacy policy that includes, among other things, a description of the job title or other designation of the employees and independent contractors who are authorized to access and use ALPR information.This bill would require the usage and privacy policy to identify what purpose employees and independent contractors access and use ALPR information for. The bill would also require the Department of Justice to audit any public agency that is an ALPR operator or ALPR end-user to determine whether they have implemented that usage and privacy policy.The bill would include findings that changes proposed by this bill address a matter of statewide concern rather than a municipal affair and, therefore, apply to all cities, including charter cities.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NOYES Local Program: NOYES
44
5- Amended IN Senate April 10, 2025 Amended IN Senate March 26, 2025
5+ Amended IN Senate March 26, 2025
66
7-Amended IN Senate April 10, 2025
87 Amended IN Senate March 26, 2025
98
109 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION
1110
1211 Senate Bill
1312
1413 No. 274
1514
1615 Introduced by Senator CervantesFebruary 04, 2025
1716
1817 Introduced by Senator Cervantes
1918 February 04, 2025
2019
2120 An act to amend Sections 1798.90.51, 1798.90.53, and 1798.90.54 of, and to add Section 1798.90.56 to, the Civil Code, relating to personal information.
2221
2322 LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
2423
2524 ## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
2625
2726 SB 274, as amended, Cervantes. Automated license plate recognition systems.
2827
29-Existing law prohibits the state, a city, a county, a city and county, or any agency or political subdivision of the state, a city, a county, or a city and county, including, but not limited to, a law enforcement agency, from selling, sharing, or transferring automated license plate recognition (ALPR) information, except to another public agency, and only as otherwise permitted by law. Existing law defines ALPR information as information or data collected through the use of an ALPR system.This bill would, in compliance with specified laws, prohibit a public agency from entering into a contract to share ALPR information with a foreign jurisdiction or data broker, as defined, for immigration enforcement purposes, continuing any contract to share ALPR information with a foreign jurisdiction or data broker if the public agency knows that the ALPR information is being used for immigration enforcement purposes, using an ALPR system to gather geolocation data at specified locations for immigration enforcement purposes, and, if the public agency is a law enforcement agency, collecting or purposes and retaining ALPR information unless that information is related to a criminal investigation or to an individual suspected of a crime. for more than 30 days, except in specified circumstances. By imposing new requirements on public agencies, which include local agencies, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.Existing law requires an ALPR operator and ALPR end-user to maintain reasonable security procedures and practices, including operational, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, to protect ALPR information from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure.This bill would require those security procedures and practices to include safeguards for managing which employees can see the data from their systems, as specified, and requiring data security training and data privacy training for all employees that access ALPR information. The bill would also require an ALPR operator or ALPR end user that is a law enforcement agency to establish a maximum data retention period for ALPR information.Existing law requires an ALPR operator and ALPR end-user to implement a usage and privacy policy that includes, among other things, a description of the job title or other designation of the employees and independent contractors who are authorized to access and use ALPR information.This bill would require the usage and privacy policy to identify what purpose employees and independent contractors access and use ALPR information for. The bill would also require the Department of Justice to annually audit any public agency that is an ALPR operator or ALPR end-user to determine whether they have implemented that usage and privacy policy.The bill would include findings that changes proposed by this bill address a matter of statewide concern rather than a municipal affair and, therefore, apply to all cities, including charter cities.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
28+Existing law prohibits the state, a city, a county, a city and county, or any agency or political subdivision of the state, a city, a county, or a city and county, including, but not limited to, a law enforcement agency, from selling, sharing, or transferring automated license plate recognition (ALPR) information, except to another public agency, and only as otherwise permitted by law. Existing law defines ALPR information as information or data collected through the use of an ALPR system.This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that, among other things, imposes privacy protection requirements on cities, counties, and entities that use ALPR data. would, in compliance with specified laws, prohibit a public agency from entering into a contract to share ALPR information with a foreign jurisdiction or data broker, as defined, for immigration enforcement purposes, continuing any contract to share ALPR information with a foreign jurisdiction or data broker if the public agency knows that the ALPR information is being used for immigration enforcement purposes, using an ALPR system to gather geolocation data at specified locations for immigration enforcement purposes, and, if the public agency is a law enforcement agency, collecting or retaining ALPR information unless that information is related to a criminal investigation or to an individual suspected of a crime. By imposing new requirements on public agencies, which include local agencies, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.Existing law requires an ALPR operator and ALPR end-user to maintain reasonable security procedures and practices, including operational, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, to protect ALPR information from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure.This bill would require those security procedures and practices to include safeguards for managing which employees can see the data from their systems, as specified, and requiring data security training and data privacy training for all employees that access ALPR information. The bill would also require an ALPR operator or ALPR end user that is a law enforcement agency to establish a maximum data retention period for ALPR information.Existing law requires an ALPR operator and ALPR end-user to implement a usage and privacy policy that includes, among other things, a description of the job title or other designation of the employees and independent contractors who are authorized to access and use ALPR information.This bill would require the usage and privacy policy to identify what purpose employees and independent contractors access and use ALPR information for. The bill would also require the Department of Justice to audit any public agency that is an ALPR operator or ALPR end-user to determine whether they have implemented that usage and privacy policy.The bill would include findings that changes proposed by this bill address a matter of statewide concern rather than a municipal affair and, therefore, apply to all cities, including charter cities.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
3029
3130 Existing law prohibits the state, a city, a county, a city and county, or any agency or political subdivision of the state, a city, a county, or a city and county, including, but not limited to, a law enforcement agency, from selling, sharing, or transferring automated license plate recognition (ALPR) information, except to another public agency, and only as otherwise permitted by law. Existing law defines ALPR information as information or data collected through the use of an ALPR system.
3231
33-This bill would, in compliance with specified laws, prohibit a public agency from entering into a contract to share ALPR information with a foreign jurisdiction or data broker, as defined, for immigration enforcement purposes, continuing any contract to share ALPR information with a foreign jurisdiction or data broker if the public agency knows that the ALPR information is being used for immigration enforcement purposes, using an ALPR system to gather geolocation data at specified locations for immigration enforcement purposes, and, if the public agency is a law enforcement agency, collecting or purposes and retaining ALPR information unless that information is related to a criminal investigation or to an individual suspected of a crime. for more than 30 days, except in specified circumstances. By imposing new requirements on public agencies, which include local agencies, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
32+This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that, among other things, imposes privacy protection requirements on cities, counties, and entities that use ALPR data. would, in compliance with specified laws, prohibit a public agency from entering into a contract to share ALPR information with a foreign jurisdiction or data broker, as defined, for immigration enforcement purposes, continuing any contract to share ALPR information with a foreign jurisdiction or data broker if the public agency knows that the ALPR information is being used for immigration enforcement purposes, using an ALPR system to gather geolocation data at specified locations for immigration enforcement purposes, and, if the public agency is a law enforcement agency, collecting or retaining ALPR information unless that information is related to a criminal investigation or to an individual suspected of a crime. By imposing new requirements on public agencies, which include local agencies, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
3433
3534 Existing law requires an ALPR operator and ALPR end-user to maintain reasonable security procedures and practices, including operational, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, to protect ALPR information from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure.
3635
3736 This bill would require those security procedures and practices to include safeguards for managing which employees can see the data from their systems, as specified, and requiring data security training and data privacy training for all employees that access ALPR information. The bill would also require an ALPR operator or ALPR end user that is a law enforcement agency to establish a maximum data retention period for ALPR information.
3837
3938 Existing law requires an ALPR operator and ALPR end-user to implement a usage and privacy policy that includes, among other things, a description of the job title or other designation of the employees and independent contractors who are authorized to access and use ALPR information.
4039
41-This bill would require the usage and privacy policy to identify what purpose employees and independent contractors access and use ALPR information for. The bill would also require the Department of Justice to annually audit any public agency that is an ALPR operator or ALPR end-user to determine whether they have implemented that usage and privacy policy.
40+This bill would require the usage and privacy policy to identify what purpose employees and independent contractors access and use ALPR information for. The bill would also require the Department of Justice to audit any public agency that is an ALPR operator or ALPR end-user to determine whether they have implemented that usage and privacy policy.
4241
4342 The bill would include findings that changes proposed by this bill address a matter of statewide concern rather than a municipal affair and, therefore, apply to all cities, including charter cities.
4443
4544 The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
4645
4746 This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
4847
4948 ## Digest Key
5049
5150 ## Bill Text
5251
53-The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. This act shall be known as the Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) Data Accountability Act.SEC. 2. Section 1798.90.51 of the Civil Code is amended to read:1798.90.51. An ALPR operator shall do all both of the following:(a) Maintain reasonable security procedures and practices, including operational, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, to protect ALPR information from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure, including the following:(1) Safeguards for managing which employees can see the data from their systems, including requiring supervisory approval, robust authentication protocols for establishing an account to access an ALPR system, and tracking searches of ALPR information made by employees.(2) Requiring data security training and data privacy training for all employees that access ALPR information.(b) (1) Implement a usage and privacy policy, under the supervision of the Department of Justice according to subdivision (c) of Section 1798.90.54, if applicable, in order to ensure that the collection, use, maintenance, sharing, and dissemination of ALPR information is consistent with respect for individuals privacy and civil liberties. The usage and privacy policy shall be available to the public in writing, and, if the ALPR operator has an internet website, the usage and privacy policy shall be posted conspicuously on that internet website.(2) The usage and privacy policy shall, at a minimum, include all of the following:(A) The authorized purposes for using the ALPR system and collecting ALPR information.(B) A description of the job title or other designation of the employees and independent contractors who are authorized to use or access the ALPR system, or to collect ALPR information, and for what purpose. The policy shall identify the training requirements necessary for those authorized employees and independent contractors.(C) A description of how the ALPR system will be monitored to ensure the security of the information and compliance with applicable privacy laws.(D) The purposes of, process for, and restrictions on, the sale, sharing, or transfer of ALPR information to other persons.(E) The title of the official custodian, or owner, of the ALPR system responsible for implementing this section.(F) A description of the reasonable measures that will be used to ensure the accuracy of ALPR information and correct data errors.(G) The length of time ALPR information will be retained, and the process the ALPR operator will utilize to determine if and when to destroy retained ALPR information.(c)If the ALPR operator is a law enforcement agency, establish a maximum data retention period for ALPR information.SEC. 3. Section 1798.90.53 of the Civil Code is amended to read:1798.90.53. An ALPR end-user shall do all both of the following:(a) Maintain reasonable security procedures and practices, including operational, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, to protect ALPR information from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure, including the following:(1) Safeguards for managing which employees can see the data from their systems, including requiring supervisory approval, robust authentication protocols for establishing an account to access an ALPR system, and tracking searches of ALPR information made by employees.(2) Requiring data security training and data privacy training for all employees that access ALPR information.(b) (1) Implement a usage and privacy policy, under the supervision of the Department of Justice according to subdivision (c) of Section 1798.90.54, if applicable, in order to ensure that the access, use, sharing, and dissemination of ALPR information is consistent with respect for individuals privacy and civil liberties. The usage and privacy policy shall be available to the public in writing, and, if the ALPR end-user has an internet website, the usage and privacy policy shall be posted conspicuously on that internet website.(2) The usage and privacy policy shall, at a minimum, include all of the following:(A) The authorized purposes for accessing and using ALPR information.(B) A description of the job title or other designation of the employees and independent contractors who are authorized to access and use ALPR information, and for what purpose. The policy shall identify the training requirements necessary for those authorized employees and independent contractors.(C) A description of how the ALPR system will be monitored to ensure the security of the information accessed or used, and compliance with all applicable privacy laws and a process for periodic system audits.(D) The purposes of, process for, and restrictions on, the sale, sharing, or transfer of ALPR information to other persons.(E) The title of the official custodian, or owner, of the ALPR information responsible for implementing this section.(F) A description of the reasonable measures that will be used to ensure the accuracy of ALPR information and correct data errors.(G) The length of time ALPR information will be retained, and the process the ALPR end-user will utilize to determine if and when to destroy retained ALPR information.(c)If the ALPR end-user is a law enforcement agency, establish a maximum data retention period for ALPR information.SEC. 4. Section 1798.90.54 of the Civil Code is amended to read:1798.90.54. (a) In addition to any other sanctions, penalties, or remedies provided by law, an individual who has been harmed by a violation of this title, including, but not limited to, unauthorized access or use of ALPR information or a breach of security of an ALPR system, may bring a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction against a person who knowingly caused the harm.(b) The court may award a combination of any one or more of the following:(1) Actual damages, but not less than liquidated damages in the amount of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500).(2) Punitive damages upon proof of willful or reckless disregard of the law.(3) Reasonable attorneys fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred.(4) Other preliminary and equitable relief as the court determines to be appropriate.(c) The Department of Justice shall annually audit any public agency that is an ALPR operator or ALPR end-user to determine whether they have implemented a usage and privacy policy in compliance with subdivision (b) of Section 1798.90.51 or subdivision (b) of Section 1798.90.53, as applicable.SEC. 5. Section 1798.90.56 is added to the Civil Code, immediately following Section 1798.90.55, to read:1798.90.56. (a) In accordance with Chapter 17.1 (commencing with Section 7282) and Chapter 17.25 (commencing with Section 7284) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, a public agency shall not do any either of the following:(1)Enter into a contract to share ALPR information with a foreign jurisdiction for immigration enforcement purposes, or continue any contract to share ALPR information with a foreign jurisdiction if the public agency knows that the ALPR information is being used for immigration enforcement purposes.(2)Enter into a contract to share ALPR information with a data broker, as defined in Section 1798.99.80, for immigration enforcement purposes, or continue any contract to share ALPR information with a data broker, as defined in Section 1798.99.80, if the public agency knows that the ALPR information is being used for immigration enforcement purposes. (3)(1) Use an ALPR system to gather geolocation data at public schools, public libraries, health facilities operated by the state or a political subdivision of the state, courthouses, facilities owned by the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, the Agricultural Labor Relations Board, or the Division of Workers Compensation, and shelters for immigration enforcement purposes.(4)If the public agency is a law enforcement agency, collect or retain ALPR information, unless that ALPR information is related to a criminal investigation or to an individual suspected of a crime.(2) Retain ALPR information for more than 30 days, except in circumstances when the data is being used as evidence or for all felonies being investigated, including, but not limited to, auto theft, homicides, kidnapping, burglaries, elder and juvenile abductions, Amber Alerts, Blue Alerts, and Feather Alerts.(b) For purposes of this section, foreign jurisdiction means any other state, the District of Columbia, territories or possessions of the United States, and foreign states, provinces, or countries.SEC. 6. The Legislature finds and declares that Section 2 of this act amending Section 1798.90.51 of the Civil Code, Section 3 of this act amending Section 1798.90.53 of the Civil Code, and Section 5 of this act adding Section 1798.90.56 to the Civil Code, address a matter of statewide concern rather than a municipal affair as that term is used in Section 5 of Article XI of the California Constitution. Therefore, Sections 2, 3, and 5 of this act apply to all cities, including charter cities.SEC. 7. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
52+The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. This act shall be known as the Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) Data Accountability Act.SEC. 2. Section 1798.90.51 of the Civil Code is amended to read:1798.90.51. An ALPR operator shall do all of the following:(a) Maintain reasonable security procedures and practices, including operational, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, to protect ALPR information from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure. disclosure, including the following:(1) Safeguards for managing which employees can see the data from their systems, including requiring supervisory approval, robust authentication protocols for establishing an account to access an ALPR system, and tracking searches of ALPR information made by employees.(2) Requiring data security training and data privacy training for all employees that access ALPR information.(b) (1) Implement a usage and privacy policy policy, under the supervision of the Department of Justice according to subdivision (c) of Section 1798.90.54, if applicable, in order to ensure that the collection, use, maintenance, sharing, and dissemination of ALPR information is consistent with respect for individuals privacy and civil liberties. The usage and privacy policy shall be available to the public in writing, and, if the ALPR operator has an Internet Web site, internet website, the usage and privacy policy shall be posted conspicuously on that Internet Web site. internet website.(2) The usage and privacy policy shall, at a minimum, include all of the following:(A) The authorized purposes for using the ALPR system and collecting ALPR information.(B) A description of the job title or other designation of the employees and independent contractors who are authorized to use or access the ALPR system, or to collect ALPR information. information, and for what purpose. The policy shall identify the training requirements necessary for those authorized employees and independent contractors.(C) A description of how the ALPR system will be monitored to ensure the security of the information and compliance with applicable privacy laws.(D) The purposes of, process for, and restrictions on, the sale, sharing, or transfer of ALPR information to other persons.(E) The title of the official custodian, or owner, of the ALPR system responsible for implementing this section.(F) A description of the reasonable measures that will be used to ensure the accuracy of ALPR information and correct data errors.(G) The length of time ALPR information will be retained, and the process the ALPR operator will utilize to determine if and when to destroy retained ALPR information.(c) If the ALPR operator is a law enforcement agency, establish a maximum data retention period for ALPR information.SEC. 3. Section 1798.90.53 of the Civil Code is amended to read:1798.90.53. An ALPR end-user shall do all of the following:(a) Maintain reasonable security procedures and practices, including operational, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, to protect ALPR information from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure. disclosure, including the following:(1) Safeguards for managing which employees can see the data from their systems, including requiring supervisory approval, robust authentication protocols for establishing an account to access an ALPR system, and tracking searches of ALPR information made by employees.(2) Requiring data security training and data privacy training for all employees that access ALPR information.(b) (1) Implement a usage and privacy policy policy, under the supervision of the Department of Justice according to subdivision (c) of Section 1798.90.54, if applicable, in order to ensure that the access, use, sharing, and dissemination of ALPR information is consistent with respect for individuals privacy and civil liberties. The usage and privacy policy shall be available to the public in writing, and, if the ALPR end-user has an Internet Web site, internet website, the usage and privacy policy shall be posted conspicuously on that Internet Web site. internet website.(2) The usage and privacy policy shall, at a minimum, include all of the following:(A) The authorized purposes for accessing and using ALPR information.(B) A description of the job title or other designation of the employees and independent contractors who are authorized to access and use ALPR information. information, and for what purpose. The policy shall identify the training requirements necessary for those authorized employees and independent contractors.(C) A description of how the ALPR system will be monitored to ensure the security of the information accessed or used, and compliance with all applicable privacy laws and a process for periodic system audits.(D) The purposes of, process for, and restrictions on, the sale, sharing, or transfer of ALPR information to other persons.(E) The title of the official custodian, or owner, of the ALPR information responsible for implementing this section.(F) A description of the reasonable measures that will be used to ensure the accuracy of ALPR information and correct data errors.(G) The length of time ALPR information will be retained, and the process the ALPR end-user will utilize to determine if and when to destroy retained ALPR information.(c) If the ALPR end-user is a law enforcement agency, establish a maximum data retention period for ALPR information.SEC. 4. Section 1798.90.54 of the Civil Code is amended to read:1798.90.54. (a) In addition to any other sanctions, penalties, or remedies provided by law, an individual who has been harmed by a violation of this title, including, but not limited to, unauthorized access or use of ALPR information or a breach of security of an ALPR system, may bring a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction against a person who knowingly caused the harm.(b) The court may award a combination of any one or more of the following:(1) Actual damages, but not less than liquidated damages in the amount of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500).(2) Punitive damages upon proof of willful or reckless disregard of the law.(3) Reasonable attorneys fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred.(4) Other preliminary and equitable relief as the court determines to be appropriate.(c) The Department of Justice shall audit any public agency that is an ALPR operator or ALPR end-user to determine whether they have implemented a usage and privacy policy in compliance with subdivision (b) of Section 1798.90.51 or subdivision (b) of Section 1798.90.53, as applicable.SEC. 5. Section 1798.90.56 is added to the Civil Code, immediately following Section 1798.90.55, to read:1798.90.56. (a) In accordance with Chapter 17.1 (commencing with Section 7282) and Chapter 17.25 (commencing with Section 7284) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, a public agency shall not do any of the following:(1) Enter into a contract to share ALPR information with a foreign jurisdiction for immigration enforcement purposes, or continue any contract to share ALPR information with a foreign jurisdiction if the public agency knows that the ALPR information is being used for immigration enforcement purposes.(2) Enter into a contract to share ALPR information with a data broker, as defined in Section 1798.99.80, for immigration enforcement purposes, or continue any contract to share ALPR information with a data broker, as defined in Section 1798.99.80, if the public agency knows that the ALPR information is being used for immigration enforcement purposes.(3) Use an ALPR system to gather geolocation data at public schools, public libraries, health facilities operated by the state or a political subdivision of the state, courthouses, facilities owned by the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, the Agricultural Labor Relations Board, or the Division of Workers Compensation, and shelters for immigration enforcement purposes.(4) If the public agency is a law enforcement agency, collect or retain ALPR information, unless that ALPR information is related to a criminal investigation or to an individual suspected of a crime.(b) For purposes of this section, foreign jurisdiction means any other state, the District of Columbia, territories or possessions of the United States, and foreign states, provinces, or countries.SEC. 6. The Legislature finds and declares that Section 2 of this act amending Section 1798.90.51 of the Civil Code, Section 3 of this act amending Section 1798.90.53 of the Civil Code, and Section 5 of this act adding Section 1798.90.56 to the Civil Code, address a matter of statewide concern rather than a municipal affair as that term is used in Section 5 of Article XI of the California Constitution. Therefore, Sections 2, 3, and 5 of this act apply to all cities, including charter cities.SEC. 7. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.SECTION 1.It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that imposes privacy protection requirements on cities, counties, and entities that use automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) data and prohibit public agencies from selling or sharing ALPR information or information in collaboration with private contractors, fusion centers in California, for the purposes of the arrest, imprisonment, detainment, or deportation for immigration enforcement purposes.
5453
5554 The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
5655
5756 ## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
5857
5958 SECTION 1. This act shall be known as the Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) Data Accountability Act.
6059
6160 SECTION 1. This act shall be known as the Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) Data Accountability Act.
6261
6362 SECTION 1. This act shall be known as the Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) Data Accountability Act.
6463
6564 ### SECTION 1.
6665
67-SEC. 2. Section 1798.90.51 of the Civil Code is amended to read:1798.90.51. An ALPR operator shall do all both of the following:(a) Maintain reasonable security procedures and practices, including operational, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, to protect ALPR information from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure, including the following:(1) Safeguards for managing which employees can see the data from their systems, including requiring supervisory approval, robust authentication protocols for establishing an account to access an ALPR system, and tracking searches of ALPR information made by employees.(2) Requiring data security training and data privacy training for all employees that access ALPR information.(b) (1) Implement a usage and privacy policy, under the supervision of the Department of Justice according to subdivision (c) of Section 1798.90.54, if applicable, in order to ensure that the collection, use, maintenance, sharing, and dissemination of ALPR information is consistent with respect for individuals privacy and civil liberties. The usage and privacy policy shall be available to the public in writing, and, if the ALPR operator has an internet website, the usage and privacy policy shall be posted conspicuously on that internet website.(2) The usage and privacy policy shall, at a minimum, include all of the following:(A) The authorized purposes for using the ALPR system and collecting ALPR information.(B) A description of the job title or other designation of the employees and independent contractors who are authorized to use or access the ALPR system, or to collect ALPR information, and for what purpose. The policy shall identify the training requirements necessary for those authorized employees and independent contractors.(C) A description of how the ALPR system will be monitored to ensure the security of the information and compliance with applicable privacy laws.(D) The purposes of, process for, and restrictions on, the sale, sharing, or transfer of ALPR information to other persons.(E) The title of the official custodian, or owner, of the ALPR system responsible for implementing this section.(F) A description of the reasonable measures that will be used to ensure the accuracy of ALPR information and correct data errors.(G) The length of time ALPR information will be retained, and the process the ALPR operator will utilize to determine if and when to destroy retained ALPR information.(c)If the ALPR operator is a law enforcement agency, establish a maximum data retention period for ALPR information.
66+SEC. 2. Section 1798.90.51 of the Civil Code is amended to read:1798.90.51. An ALPR operator shall do all of the following:(a) Maintain reasonable security procedures and practices, including operational, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, to protect ALPR information from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure. disclosure, including the following:(1) Safeguards for managing which employees can see the data from their systems, including requiring supervisory approval, robust authentication protocols for establishing an account to access an ALPR system, and tracking searches of ALPR information made by employees.(2) Requiring data security training and data privacy training for all employees that access ALPR information.(b) (1) Implement a usage and privacy policy policy, under the supervision of the Department of Justice according to subdivision (c) of Section 1798.90.54, if applicable, in order to ensure that the collection, use, maintenance, sharing, and dissemination of ALPR information is consistent with respect for individuals privacy and civil liberties. The usage and privacy policy shall be available to the public in writing, and, if the ALPR operator has an Internet Web site, internet website, the usage and privacy policy shall be posted conspicuously on that Internet Web site. internet website.(2) The usage and privacy policy shall, at a minimum, include all of the following:(A) The authorized purposes for using the ALPR system and collecting ALPR information.(B) A description of the job title or other designation of the employees and independent contractors who are authorized to use or access the ALPR system, or to collect ALPR information. information, and for what purpose. The policy shall identify the training requirements necessary for those authorized employees and independent contractors.(C) A description of how the ALPR system will be monitored to ensure the security of the information and compliance with applicable privacy laws.(D) The purposes of, process for, and restrictions on, the sale, sharing, or transfer of ALPR information to other persons.(E) The title of the official custodian, or owner, of the ALPR system responsible for implementing this section.(F) A description of the reasonable measures that will be used to ensure the accuracy of ALPR information and correct data errors.(G) The length of time ALPR information will be retained, and the process the ALPR operator will utilize to determine if and when to destroy retained ALPR information.(c) If the ALPR operator is a law enforcement agency, establish a maximum data retention period for ALPR information.
6867
6968 SEC. 2. Section 1798.90.51 of the Civil Code is amended to read:
7069
7170 ### SEC. 2.
7271
73-1798.90.51. An ALPR operator shall do all both of the following:(a) Maintain reasonable security procedures and practices, including operational, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, to protect ALPR information from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure, including the following:(1) Safeguards for managing which employees can see the data from their systems, including requiring supervisory approval, robust authentication protocols for establishing an account to access an ALPR system, and tracking searches of ALPR information made by employees.(2) Requiring data security training and data privacy training for all employees that access ALPR information.(b) (1) Implement a usage and privacy policy, under the supervision of the Department of Justice according to subdivision (c) of Section 1798.90.54, if applicable, in order to ensure that the collection, use, maintenance, sharing, and dissemination of ALPR information is consistent with respect for individuals privacy and civil liberties. The usage and privacy policy shall be available to the public in writing, and, if the ALPR operator has an internet website, the usage and privacy policy shall be posted conspicuously on that internet website.(2) The usage and privacy policy shall, at a minimum, include all of the following:(A) The authorized purposes for using the ALPR system and collecting ALPR information.(B) A description of the job title or other designation of the employees and independent contractors who are authorized to use or access the ALPR system, or to collect ALPR information, and for what purpose. The policy shall identify the training requirements necessary for those authorized employees and independent contractors.(C) A description of how the ALPR system will be monitored to ensure the security of the information and compliance with applicable privacy laws.(D) The purposes of, process for, and restrictions on, the sale, sharing, or transfer of ALPR information to other persons.(E) The title of the official custodian, or owner, of the ALPR system responsible for implementing this section.(F) A description of the reasonable measures that will be used to ensure the accuracy of ALPR information and correct data errors.(G) The length of time ALPR information will be retained, and the process the ALPR operator will utilize to determine if and when to destroy retained ALPR information.(c)If the ALPR operator is a law enforcement agency, establish a maximum data retention period for ALPR information.
72+1798.90.51. An ALPR operator shall do all of the following:(a) Maintain reasonable security procedures and practices, including operational, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, to protect ALPR information from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure. disclosure, including the following:(1) Safeguards for managing which employees can see the data from their systems, including requiring supervisory approval, robust authentication protocols for establishing an account to access an ALPR system, and tracking searches of ALPR information made by employees.(2) Requiring data security training and data privacy training for all employees that access ALPR information.(b) (1) Implement a usage and privacy policy policy, under the supervision of the Department of Justice according to subdivision (c) of Section 1798.90.54, if applicable, in order to ensure that the collection, use, maintenance, sharing, and dissemination of ALPR information is consistent with respect for individuals privacy and civil liberties. The usage and privacy policy shall be available to the public in writing, and, if the ALPR operator has an Internet Web site, internet website, the usage and privacy policy shall be posted conspicuously on that Internet Web site. internet website.(2) The usage and privacy policy shall, at a minimum, include all of the following:(A) The authorized purposes for using the ALPR system and collecting ALPR information.(B) A description of the job title or other designation of the employees and independent contractors who are authorized to use or access the ALPR system, or to collect ALPR information. information, and for what purpose. The policy shall identify the training requirements necessary for those authorized employees and independent contractors.(C) A description of how the ALPR system will be monitored to ensure the security of the information and compliance with applicable privacy laws.(D) The purposes of, process for, and restrictions on, the sale, sharing, or transfer of ALPR information to other persons.(E) The title of the official custodian, or owner, of the ALPR system responsible for implementing this section.(F) A description of the reasonable measures that will be used to ensure the accuracy of ALPR information and correct data errors.(G) The length of time ALPR information will be retained, and the process the ALPR operator will utilize to determine if and when to destroy retained ALPR information.(c) If the ALPR operator is a law enforcement agency, establish a maximum data retention period for ALPR information.
7473
75-1798.90.51. An ALPR operator shall do all both of the following:(a) Maintain reasonable security procedures and practices, including operational, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, to protect ALPR information from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure, including the following:(1) Safeguards for managing which employees can see the data from their systems, including requiring supervisory approval, robust authentication protocols for establishing an account to access an ALPR system, and tracking searches of ALPR information made by employees.(2) Requiring data security training and data privacy training for all employees that access ALPR information.(b) (1) Implement a usage and privacy policy, under the supervision of the Department of Justice according to subdivision (c) of Section 1798.90.54, if applicable, in order to ensure that the collection, use, maintenance, sharing, and dissemination of ALPR information is consistent with respect for individuals privacy and civil liberties. The usage and privacy policy shall be available to the public in writing, and, if the ALPR operator has an internet website, the usage and privacy policy shall be posted conspicuously on that internet website.(2) The usage and privacy policy shall, at a minimum, include all of the following:(A) The authorized purposes for using the ALPR system and collecting ALPR information.(B) A description of the job title or other designation of the employees and independent contractors who are authorized to use or access the ALPR system, or to collect ALPR information, and for what purpose. The policy shall identify the training requirements necessary for those authorized employees and independent contractors.(C) A description of how the ALPR system will be monitored to ensure the security of the information and compliance with applicable privacy laws.(D) The purposes of, process for, and restrictions on, the sale, sharing, or transfer of ALPR information to other persons.(E) The title of the official custodian, or owner, of the ALPR system responsible for implementing this section.(F) A description of the reasonable measures that will be used to ensure the accuracy of ALPR information and correct data errors.(G) The length of time ALPR information will be retained, and the process the ALPR operator will utilize to determine if and when to destroy retained ALPR information.(c)If the ALPR operator is a law enforcement agency, establish a maximum data retention period for ALPR information.
74+1798.90.51. An ALPR operator shall do all of the following:(a) Maintain reasonable security procedures and practices, including operational, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, to protect ALPR information from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure. disclosure, including the following:(1) Safeguards for managing which employees can see the data from their systems, including requiring supervisory approval, robust authentication protocols for establishing an account to access an ALPR system, and tracking searches of ALPR information made by employees.(2) Requiring data security training and data privacy training for all employees that access ALPR information.(b) (1) Implement a usage and privacy policy policy, under the supervision of the Department of Justice according to subdivision (c) of Section 1798.90.54, if applicable, in order to ensure that the collection, use, maintenance, sharing, and dissemination of ALPR information is consistent with respect for individuals privacy and civil liberties. The usage and privacy policy shall be available to the public in writing, and, if the ALPR operator has an Internet Web site, internet website, the usage and privacy policy shall be posted conspicuously on that Internet Web site. internet website.(2) The usage and privacy policy shall, at a minimum, include all of the following:(A) The authorized purposes for using the ALPR system and collecting ALPR information.(B) A description of the job title or other designation of the employees and independent contractors who are authorized to use or access the ALPR system, or to collect ALPR information. information, and for what purpose. The policy shall identify the training requirements necessary for those authorized employees and independent contractors.(C) A description of how the ALPR system will be monitored to ensure the security of the information and compliance with applicable privacy laws.(D) The purposes of, process for, and restrictions on, the sale, sharing, or transfer of ALPR information to other persons.(E) The title of the official custodian, or owner, of the ALPR system responsible for implementing this section.(F) A description of the reasonable measures that will be used to ensure the accuracy of ALPR information and correct data errors.(G) The length of time ALPR information will be retained, and the process the ALPR operator will utilize to determine if and when to destroy retained ALPR information.(c) If the ALPR operator is a law enforcement agency, establish a maximum data retention period for ALPR information.
7675
77-1798.90.51. An ALPR operator shall do all both of the following:(a) Maintain reasonable security procedures and practices, including operational, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, to protect ALPR information from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure, including the following:(1) Safeguards for managing which employees can see the data from their systems, including requiring supervisory approval, robust authentication protocols for establishing an account to access an ALPR system, and tracking searches of ALPR information made by employees.(2) Requiring data security training and data privacy training for all employees that access ALPR information.(b) (1) Implement a usage and privacy policy, under the supervision of the Department of Justice according to subdivision (c) of Section 1798.90.54, if applicable, in order to ensure that the collection, use, maintenance, sharing, and dissemination of ALPR information is consistent with respect for individuals privacy and civil liberties. The usage and privacy policy shall be available to the public in writing, and, if the ALPR operator has an internet website, the usage and privacy policy shall be posted conspicuously on that internet website.(2) The usage and privacy policy shall, at a minimum, include all of the following:(A) The authorized purposes for using the ALPR system and collecting ALPR information.(B) A description of the job title or other designation of the employees and independent contractors who are authorized to use or access the ALPR system, or to collect ALPR information, and for what purpose. The policy shall identify the training requirements necessary for those authorized employees and independent contractors.(C) A description of how the ALPR system will be monitored to ensure the security of the information and compliance with applicable privacy laws.(D) The purposes of, process for, and restrictions on, the sale, sharing, or transfer of ALPR information to other persons.(E) The title of the official custodian, or owner, of the ALPR system responsible for implementing this section.(F) A description of the reasonable measures that will be used to ensure the accuracy of ALPR information and correct data errors.(G) The length of time ALPR information will be retained, and the process the ALPR operator will utilize to determine if and when to destroy retained ALPR information.(c)If the ALPR operator is a law enforcement agency, establish a maximum data retention period for ALPR information.
76+1798.90.51. An ALPR operator shall do all of the following:(a) Maintain reasonable security procedures and practices, including operational, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, to protect ALPR information from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure. disclosure, including the following:(1) Safeguards for managing which employees can see the data from their systems, including requiring supervisory approval, robust authentication protocols for establishing an account to access an ALPR system, and tracking searches of ALPR information made by employees.(2) Requiring data security training and data privacy training for all employees that access ALPR information.(b) (1) Implement a usage and privacy policy policy, under the supervision of the Department of Justice according to subdivision (c) of Section 1798.90.54, if applicable, in order to ensure that the collection, use, maintenance, sharing, and dissemination of ALPR information is consistent with respect for individuals privacy and civil liberties. The usage and privacy policy shall be available to the public in writing, and, if the ALPR operator has an Internet Web site, internet website, the usage and privacy policy shall be posted conspicuously on that Internet Web site. internet website.(2) The usage and privacy policy shall, at a minimum, include all of the following:(A) The authorized purposes for using the ALPR system and collecting ALPR information.(B) A description of the job title or other designation of the employees and independent contractors who are authorized to use or access the ALPR system, or to collect ALPR information. information, and for what purpose. The policy shall identify the training requirements necessary for those authorized employees and independent contractors.(C) A description of how the ALPR system will be monitored to ensure the security of the information and compliance with applicable privacy laws.(D) The purposes of, process for, and restrictions on, the sale, sharing, or transfer of ALPR information to other persons.(E) The title of the official custodian, or owner, of the ALPR system responsible for implementing this section.(F) A description of the reasonable measures that will be used to ensure the accuracy of ALPR information and correct data errors.(G) The length of time ALPR information will be retained, and the process the ALPR operator will utilize to determine if and when to destroy retained ALPR information.(c) If the ALPR operator is a law enforcement agency, establish a maximum data retention period for ALPR information.
7877
7978
8079
81-1798.90.51. An ALPR operator shall do all both of the following:
80+1798.90.51. An ALPR operator shall do all of the following:
8281
83-(a) Maintain reasonable security procedures and practices, including operational, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, to protect ALPR information from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure, including the following:
82+(a) Maintain reasonable security procedures and practices, including operational, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, to protect ALPR information from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure. disclosure, including the following:
8483
8584 (1) Safeguards for managing which employees can see the data from their systems, including requiring supervisory approval, robust authentication protocols for establishing an account to access an ALPR system, and tracking searches of ALPR information made by employees.
8685
8786 (2) Requiring data security training and data privacy training for all employees that access ALPR information.
8887
89-(b) (1) Implement a usage and privacy policy, under the supervision of the Department of Justice according to subdivision (c) of Section 1798.90.54, if applicable, in order to ensure that the collection, use, maintenance, sharing, and dissemination of ALPR information is consistent with respect for individuals privacy and civil liberties. The usage and privacy policy shall be available to the public in writing, and, if the ALPR operator has an internet website, the usage and privacy policy shall be posted conspicuously on that internet website.
88+(b) (1) Implement a usage and privacy policy policy, under the supervision of the Department of Justice according to subdivision (c) of Section 1798.90.54, if applicable, in order to ensure that the collection, use, maintenance, sharing, and dissemination of ALPR information is consistent with respect for individuals privacy and civil liberties. The usage and privacy policy shall be available to the public in writing, and, if the ALPR operator has an Internet Web site, internet website, the usage and privacy policy shall be posted conspicuously on that Internet Web site. internet website.
9089
9190 (2) The usage and privacy policy shall, at a minimum, include all of the following:
9291
9392 (A) The authorized purposes for using the ALPR system and collecting ALPR information.
9493
95-(B) A description of the job title or other designation of the employees and independent contractors who are authorized to use or access the ALPR system, or to collect ALPR information, and for what purpose. The policy shall identify the training requirements necessary for those authorized employees and independent contractors.
94+(B) A description of the job title or other designation of the employees and independent contractors who are authorized to use or access the ALPR system, or to collect ALPR information. information, and for what purpose. The policy shall identify the training requirements necessary for those authorized employees and independent contractors.
9695
9796 (C) A description of how the ALPR system will be monitored to ensure the security of the information and compliance with applicable privacy laws.
9897
9998 (D) The purposes of, process for, and restrictions on, the sale, sharing, or transfer of ALPR information to other persons.
10099
101100 (E) The title of the official custodian, or owner, of the ALPR system responsible for implementing this section.
102101
103102 (F) A description of the reasonable measures that will be used to ensure the accuracy of ALPR information and correct data errors.
104103
105104 (G) The length of time ALPR information will be retained, and the process the ALPR operator will utilize to determine if and when to destroy retained ALPR information.
106105
107106 (c) If the ALPR operator is a law enforcement agency, establish a maximum data retention period for ALPR information.
108107
109-
110-
111-SEC. 3. Section 1798.90.53 of the Civil Code is amended to read:1798.90.53. An ALPR end-user shall do all both of the following:(a) Maintain reasonable security procedures and practices, including operational, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, to protect ALPR information from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure, including the following:(1) Safeguards for managing which employees can see the data from their systems, including requiring supervisory approval, robust authentication protocols for establishing an account to access an ALPR system, and tracking searches of ALPR information made by employees.(2) Requiring data security training and data privacy training for all employees that access ALPR information.(b) (1) Implement a usage and privacy policy, under the supervision of the Department of Justice according to subdivision (c) of Section 1798.90.54, if applicable, in order to ensure that the access, use, sharing, and dissemination of ALPR information is consistent with respect for individuals privacy and civil liberties. The usage and privacy policy shall be available to the public in writing, and, if the ALPR end-user has an internet website, the usage and privacy policy shall be posted conspicuously on that internet website.(2) The usage and privacy policy shall, at a minimum, include all of the following:(A) The authorized purposes for accessing and using ALPR information.(B) A description of the job title or other designation of the employees and independent contractors who are authorized to access and use ALPR information, and for what purpose. The policy shall identify the training requirements necessary for those authorized employees and independent contractors.(C) A description of how the ALPR system will be monitored to ensure the security of the information accessed or used, and compliance with all applicable privacy laws and a process for periodic system audits.(D) The purposes of, process for, and restrictions on, the sale, sharing, or transfer of ALPR information to other persons.(E) The title of the official custodian, or owner, of the ALPR information responsible for implementing this section.(F) A description of the reasonable measures that will be used to ensure the accuracy of ALPR information and correct data errors.(G) The length of time ALPR information will be retained, and the process the ALPR end-user will utilize to determine if and when to destroy retained ALPR information.(c)If the ALPR end-user is a law enforcement agency, establish a maximum data retention period for ALPR information.
108+SEC. 3. Section 1798.90.53 of the Civil Code is amended to read:1798.90.53. An ALPR end-user shall do all of the following:(a) Maintain reasonable security procedures and practices, including operational, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, to protect ALPR information from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure. disclosure, including the following:(1) Safeguards for managing which employees can see the data from their systems, including requiring supervisory approval, robust authentication protocols for establishing an account to access an ALPR system, and tracking searches of ALPR information made by employees.(2) Requiring data security training and data privacy training for all employees that access ALPR information.(b) (1) Implement a usage and privacy policy policy, under the supervision of the Department of Justice according to subdivision (c) of Section 1798.90.54, if applicable, in order to ensure that the access, use, sharing, and dissemination of ALPR information is consistent with respect for individuals privacy and civil liberties. The usage and privacy policy shall be available to the public in writing, and, if the ALPR end-user has an Internet Web site, internet website, the usage and privacy policy shall be posted conspicuously on that Internet Web site. internet website.(2) The usage and privacy policy shall, at a minimum, include all of the following:(A) The authorized purposes for accessing and using ALPR information.(B) A description of the job title or other designation of the employees and independent contractors who are authorized to access and use ALPR information. information, and for what purpose. The policy shall identify the training requirements necessary for those authorized employees and independent contractors.(C) A description of how the ALPR system will be monitored to ensure the security of the information accessed or used, and compliance with all applicable privacy laws and a process for periodic system audits.(D) The purposes of, process for, and restrictions on, the sale, sharing, or transfer of ALPR information to other persons.(E) The title of the official custodian, or owner, of the ALPR information responsible for implementing this section.(F) A description of the reasonable measures that will be used to ensure the accuracy of ALPR information and correct data errors.(G) The length of time ALPR information will be retained, and the process the ALPR end-user will utilize to determine if and when to destroy retained ALPR information.(c) If the ALPR end-user is a law enforcement agency, establish a maximum data retention period for ALPR information.
112109
113110 SEC. 3. Section 1798.90.53 of the Civil Code is amended to read:
114111
115112 ### SEC. 3.
116113
117-1798.90.53. An ALPR end-user shall do all both of the following:(a) Maintain reasonable security procedures and practices, including operational, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, to protect ALPR information from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure, including the following:(1) Safeguards for managing which employees can see the data from their systems, including requiring supervisory approval, robust authentication protocols for establishing an account to access an ALPR system, and tracking searches of ALPR information made by employees.(2) Requiring data security training and data privacy training for all employees that access ALPR information.(b) (1) Implement a usage and privacy policy, under the supervision of the Department of Justice according to subdivision (c) of Section 1798.90.54, if applicable, in order to ensure that the access, use, sharing, and dissemination of ALPR information is consistent with respect for individuals privacy and civil liberties. The usage and privacy policy shall be available to the public in writing, and, if the ALPR end-user has an internet website, the usage and privacy policy shall be posted conspicuously on that internet website.(2) The usage and privacy policy shall, at a minimum, include all of the following:(A) The authorized purposes for accessing and using ALPR information.(B) A description of the job title or other designation of the employees and independent contractors who are authorized to access and use ALPR information, and for what purpose. The policy shall identify the training requirements necessary for those authorized employees and independent contractors.(C) A description of how the ALPR system will be monitored to ensure the security of the information accessed or used, and compliance with all applicable privacy laws and a process for periodic system audits.(D) The purposes of, process for, and restrictions on, the sale, sharing, or transfer of ALPR information to other persons.(E) The title of the official custodian, or owner, of the ALPR information responsible for implementing this section.(F) A description of the reasonable measures that will be used to ensure the accuracy of ALPR information and correct data errors.(G) The length of time ALPR information will be retained, and the process the ALPR end-user will utilize to determine if and when to destroy retained ALPR information.(c)If the ALPR end-user is a law enforcement agency, establish a maximum data retention period for ALPR information.
114+1798.90.53. An ALPR end-user shall do all of the following:(a) Maintain reasonable security procedures and practices, including operational, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, to protect ALPR information from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure. disclosure, including the following:(1) Safeguards for managing which employees can see the data from their systems, including requiring supervisory approval, robust authentication protocols for establishing an account to access an ALPR system, and tracking searches of ALPR information made by employees.(2) Requiring data security training and data privacy training for all employees that access ALPR information.(b) (1) Implement a usage and privacy policy policy, under the supervision of the Department of Justice according to subdivision (c) of Section 1798.90.54, if applicable, in order to ensure that the access, use, sharing, and dissemination of ALPR information is consistent with respect for individuals privacy and civil liberties. The usage and privacy policy shall be available to the public in writing, and, if the ALPR end-user has an Internet Web site, internet website, the usage and privacy policy shall be posted conspicuously on that Internet Web site. internet website.(2) The usage and privacy policy shall, at a minimum, include all of the following:(A) The authorized purposes for accessing and using ALPR information.(B) A description of the job title or other designation of the employees and independent contractors who are authorized to access and use ALPR information. information, and for what purpose. The policy shall identify the training requirements necessary for those authorized employees and independent contractors.(C) A description of how the ALPR system will be monitored to ensure the security of the information accessed or used, and compliance with all applicable privacy laws and a process for periodic system audits.(D) The purposes of, process for, and restrictions on, the sale, sharing, or transfer of ALPR information to other persons.(E) The title of the official custodian, or owner, of the ALPR information responsible for implementing this section.(F) A description of the reasonable measures that will be used to ensure the accuracy of ALPR information and correct data errors.(G) The length of time ALPR information will be retained, and the process the ALPR end-user will utilize to determine if and when to destroy retained ALPR information.(c) If the ALPR end-user is a law enforcement agency, establish a maximum data retention period for ALPR information.
118115
119-1798.90.53. An ALPR end-user shall do all both of the following:(a) Maintain reasonable security procedures and practices, including operational, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, to protect ALPR information from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure, including the following:(1) Safeguards for managing which employees can see the data from their systems, including requiring supervisory approval, robust authentication protocols for establishing an account to access an ALPR system, and tracking searches of ALPR information made by employees.(2) Requiring data security training and data privacy training for all employees that access ALPR information.(b) (1) Implement a usage and privacy policy, under the supervision of the Department of Justice according to subdivision (c) of Section 1798.90.54, if applicable, in order to ensure that the access, use, sharing, and dissemination of ALPR information is consistent with respect for individuals privacy and civil liberties. The usage and privacy policy shall be available to the public in writing, and, if the ALPR end-user has an internet website, the usage and privacy policy shall be posted conspicuously on that internet website.(2) The usage and privacy policy shall, at a minimum, include all of the following:(A) The authorized purposes for accessing and using ALPR information.(B) A description of the job title or other designation of the employees and independent contractors who are authorized to access and use ALPR information, and for what purpose. The policy shall identify the training requirements necessary for those authorized employees and independent contractors.(C) A description of how the ALPR system will be monitored to ensure the security of the information accessed or used, and compliance with all applicable privacy laws and a process for periodic system audits.(D) The purposes of, process for, and restrictions on, the sale, sharing, or transfer of ALPR information to other persons.(E) The title of the official custodian, or owner, of the ALPR information responsible for implementing this section.(F) A description of the reasonable measures that will be used to ensure the accuracy of ALPR information and correct data errors.(G) The length of time ALPR information will be retained, and the process the ALPR end-user will utilize to determine if and when to destroy retained ALPR information.(c)If the ALPR end-user is a law enforcement agency, establish a maximum data retention period for ALPR information.
116+1798.90.53. An ALPR end-user shall do all of the following:(a) Maintain reasonable security procedures and practices, including operational, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, to protect ALPR information from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure. disclosure, including the following:(1) Safeguards for managing which employees can see the data from their systems, including requiring supervisory approval, robust authentication protocols for establishing an account to access an ALPR system, and tracking searches of ALPR information made by employees.(2) Requiring data security training and data privacy training for all employees that access ALPR information.(b) (1) Implement a usage and privacy policy policy, under the supervision of the Department of Justice according to subdivision (c) of Section 1798.90.54, if applicable, in order to ensure that the access, use, sharing, and dissemination of ALPR information is consistent with respect for individuals privacy and civil liberties. The usage and privacy policy shall be available to the public in writing, and, if the ALPR end-user has an Internet Web site, internet website, the usage and privacy policy shall be posted conspicuously on that Internet Web site. internet website.(2) The usage and privacy policy shall, at a minimum, include all of the following:(A) The authorized purposes for accessing and using ALPR information.(B) A description of the job title or other designation of the employees and independent contractors who are authorized to access and use ALPR information. information, and for what purpose. The policy shall identify the training requirements necessary for those authorized employees and independent contractors.(C) A description of how the ALPR system will be monitored to ensure the security of the information accessed or used, and compliance with all applicable privacy laws and a process for periodic system audits.(D) The purposes of, process for, and restrictions on, the sale, sharing, or transfer of ALPR information to other persons.(E) The title of the official custodian, or owner, of the ALPR information responsible for implementing this section.(F) A description of the reasonable measures that will be used to ensure the accuracy of ALPR information and correct data errors.(G) The length of time ALPR information will be retained, and the process the ALPR end-user will utilize to determine if and when to destroy retained ALPR information.(c) If the ALPR end-user is a law enforcement agency, establish a maximum data retention period for ALPR information.
120117
121-1798.90.53. An ALPR end-user shall do all both of the following:(a) Maintain reasonable security procedures and practices, including operational, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, to protect ALPR information from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure, including the following:(1) Safeguards for managing which employees can see the data from their systems, including requiring supervisory approval, robust authentication protocols for establishing an account to access an ALPR system, and tracking searches of ALPR information made by employees.(2) Requiring data security training and data privacy training for all employees that access ALPR information.(b) (1) Implement a usage and privacy policy, under the supervision of the Department of Justice according to subdivision (c) of Section 1798.90.54, if applicable, in order to ensure that the access, use, sharing, and dissemination of ALPR information is consistent with respect for individuals privacy and civil liberties. The usage and privacy policy shall be available to the public in writing, and, if the ALPR end-user has an internet website, the usage and privacy policy shall be posted conspicuously on that internet website.(2) The usage and privacy policy shall, at a minimum, include all of the following:(A) The authorized purposes for accessing and using ALPR information.(B) A description of the job title or other designation of the employees and independent contractors who are authorized to access and use ALPR information, and for what purpose. The policy shall identify the training requirements necessary for those authorized employees and independent contractors.(C) A description of how the ALPR system will be monitored to ensure the security of the information accessed or used, and compliance with all applicable privacy laws and a process for periodic system audits.(D) The purposes of, process for, and restrictions on, the sale, sharing, or transfer of ALPR information to other persons.(E) The title of the official custodian, or owner, of the ALPR information responsible for implementing this section.(F) A description of the reasonable measures that will be used to ensure the accuracy of ALPR information and correct data errors.(G) The length of time ALPR information will be retained, and the process the ALPR end-user will utilize to determine if and when to destroy retained ALPR information.(c)If the ALPR end-user is a law enforcement agency, establish a maximum data retention period for ALPR information.
118+1798.90.53. An ALPR end-user shall do all of the following:(a) Maintain reasonable security procedures and practices, including operational, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, to protect ALPR information from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure. disclosure, including the following:(1) Safeguards for managing which employees can see the data from their systems, including requiring supervisory approval, robust authentication protocols for establishing an account to access an ALPR system, and tracking searches of ALPR information made by employees.(2) Requiring data security training and data privacy training for all employees that access ALPR information.(b) (1) Implement a usage and privacy policy policy, under the supervision of the Department of Justice according to subdivision (c) of Section 1798.90.54, if applicable, in order to ensure that the access, use, sharing, and dissemination of ALPR information is consistent with respect for individuals privacy and civil liberties. The usage and privacy policy shall be available to the public in writing, and, if the ALPR end-user has an Internet Web site, internet website, the usage and privacy policy shall be posted conspicuously on that Internet Web site. internet website.(2) The usage and privacy policy shall, at a minimum, include all of the following:(A) The authorized purposes for accessing and using ALPR information.(B) A description of the job title or other designation of the employees and independent contractors who are authorized to access and use ALPR information. information, and for what purpose. The policy shall identify the training requirements necessary for those authorized employees and independent contractors.(C) A description of how the ALPR system will be monitored to ensure the security of the information accessed or used, and compliance with all applicable privacy laws and a process for periodic system audits.(D) The purposes of, process for, and restrictions on, the sale, sharing, or transfer of ALPR information to other persons.(E) The title of the official custodian, or owner, of the ALPR information responsible for implementing this section.(F) A description of the reasonable measures that will be used to ensure the accuracy of ALPR information and correct data errors.(G) The length of time ALPR information will be retained, and the process the ALPR end-user will utilize to determine if and when to destroy retained ALPR information.(c) If the ALPR end-user is a law enforcement agency, establish a maximum data retention period for ALPR information.
122119
123120
124121
125-1798.90.53. An ALPR end-user shall do all both of the following:
122+1798.90.53. An ALPR end-user shall do all of the following:
126123
127-(a) Maintain reasonable security procedures and practices, including operational, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, to protect ALPR information from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure, including the following:
124+(a) Maintain reasonable security procedures and practices, including operational, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, to protect ALPR information from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure. disclosure, including the following:
128125
129126 (1) Safeguards for managing which employees can see the data from their systems, including requiring supervisory approval, robust authentication protocols for establishing an account to access an ALPR system, and tracking searches of ALPR information made by employees.
130127
131128 (2) Requiring data security training and data privacy training for all employees that access ALPR information.
132129
133-(b) (1) Implement a usage and privacy policy, under the supervision of the Department of Justice according to subdivision (c) of Section 1798.90.54, if applicable, in order to ensure that the access, use, sharing, and dissemination of ALPR information is consistent with respect for individuals privacy and civil liberties. The usage and privacy policy shall be available to the public in writing, and, if the ALPR end-user has an internet website, the usage and privacy policy shall be posted conspicuously on that internet website.
130+(b) (1) Implement a usage and privacy policy policy, under the supervision of the Department of Justice according to subdivision (c) of Section 1798.90.54, if applicable, in order to ensure that the access, use, sharing, and dissemination of ALPR information is consistent with respect for individuals privacy and civil liberties. The usage and privacy policy shall be available to the public in writing, and, if the ALPR end-user has an Internet Web site, internet website, the usage and privacy policy shall be posted conspicuously on that Internet Web site. internet website.
134131
135132 (2) The usage and privacy policy shall, at a minimum, include all of the following:
136133
137134 (A) The authorized purposes for accessing and using ALPR information.
138135
139-(B) A description of the job title or other designation of the employees and independent contractors who are authorized to access and use ALPR information, and for what purpose. The policy shall identify the training requirements necessary for those authorized employees and independent contractors.
136+(B) A description of the job title or other designation of the employees and independent contractors who are authorized to access and use ALPR information. information, and for what purpose. The policy shall identify the training requirements necessary for those authorized employees and independent contractors.
140137
141138 (C) A description of how the ALPR system will be monitored to ensure the security of the information accessed or used, and compliance with all applicable privacy laws and a process for periodic system audits.
142139
143140 (D) The purposes of, process for, and restrictions on, the sale, sharing, or transfer of ALPR information to other persons.
144141
145142 (E) The title of the official custodian, or owner, of the ALPR information responsible for implementing this section.
146143
147144 (F) A description of the reasonable measures that will be used to ensure the accuracy of ALPR information and correct data errors.
148145
149146 (G) The length of time ALPR information will be retained, and the process the ALPR end-user will utilize to determine if and when to destroy retained ALPR information.
150147
151148 (c) If the ALPR end-user is a law enforcement agency, establish a maximum data retention period for ALPR information.
152149
153-
154-
155-SEC. 4. Section 1798.90.54 of the Civil Code is amended to read:1798.90.54. (a) In addition to any other sanctions, penalties, or remedies provided by law, an individual who has been harmed by a violation of this title, including, but not limited to, unauthorized access or use of ALPR information or a breach of security of an ALPR system, may bring a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction against a person who knowingly caused the harm.(b) The court may award a combination of any one or more of the following:(1) Actual damages, but not less than liquidated damages in the amount of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500).(2) Punitive damages upon proof of willful or reckless disregard of the law.(3) Reasonable attorneys fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred.(4) Other preliminary and equitable relief as the court determines to be appropriate.(c) The Department of Justice shall annually audit any public agency that is an ALPR operator or ALPR end-user to determine whether they have implemented a usage and privacy policy in compliance with subdivision (b) of Section 1798.90.51 or subdivision (b) of Section 1798.90.53, as applicable.
150+SEC. 4. Section 1798.90.54 of the Civil Code is amended to read:1798.90.54. (a) In addition to any other sanctions, penalties, or remedies provided by law, an individual who has been harmed by a violation of this title, including, but not limited to, unauthorized access or use of ALPR information or a breach of security of an ALPR system, may bring a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction against a person who knowingly caused the harm.(b) The court may award a combination of any one or more of the following:(1) Actual damages, but not less than liquidated damages in the amount of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500).(2) Punitive damages upon proof of willful or reckless disregard of the law.(3) Reasonable attorneys fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred.(4) Other preliminary and equitable relief as the court determines to be appropriate.(c) The Department of Justice shall audit any public agency that is an ALPR operator or ALPR end-user to determine whether they have implemented a usage and privacy policy in compliance with subdivision (b) of Section 1798.90.51 or subdivision (b) of Section 1798.90.53, as applicable.
156151
157152 SEC. 4. Section 1798.90.54 of the Civil Code is amended to read:
158153
159154 ### SEC. 4.
160155
161-1798.90.54. (a) In addition to any other sanctions, penalties, or remedies provided by law, an individual who has been harmed by a violation of this title, including, but not limited to, unauthorized access or use of ALPR information or a breach of security of an ALPR system, may bring a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction against a person who knowingly caused the harm.(b) The court may award a combination of any one or more of the following:(1) Actual damages, but not less than liquidated damages in the amount of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500).(2) Punitive damages upon proof of willful or reckless disregard of the law.(3) Reasonable attorneys fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred.(4) Other preliminary and equitable relief as the court determines to be appropriate.(c) The Department of Justice shall annually audit any public agency that is an ALPR operator or ALPR end-user to determine whether they have implemented a usage and privacy policy in compliance with subdivision (b) of Section 1798.90.51 or subdivision (b) of Section 1798.90.53, as applicable.
156+1798.90.54. (a) In addition to any other sanctions, penalties, or remedies provided by law, an individual who has been harmed by a violation of this title, including, but not limited to, unauthorized access or use of ALPR information or a breach of security of an ALPR system, may bring a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction against a person who knowingly caused the harm.(b) The court may award a combination of any one or more of the following:(1) Actual damages, but not less than liquidated damages in the amount of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500).(2) Punitive damages upon proof of willful or reckless disregard of the law.(3) Reasonable attorneys fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred.(4) Other preliminary and equitable relief as the court determines to be appropriate.(c) The Department of Justice shall audit any public agency that is an ALPR operator or ALPR end-user to determine whether they have implemented a usage and privacy policy in compliance with subdivision (b) of Section 1798.90.51 or subdivision (b) of Section 1798.90.53, as applicable.
162157
163-1798.90.54. (a) In addition to any other sanctions, penalties, or remedies provided by law, an individual who has been harmed by a violation of this title, including, but not limited to, unauthorized access or use of ALPR information or a breach of security of an ALPR system, may bring a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction against a person who knowingly caused the harm.(b) The court may award a combination of any one or more of the following:(1) Actual damages, but not less than liquidated damages in the amount of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500).(2) Punitive damages upon proof of willful or reckless disregard of the law.(3) Reasonable attorneys fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred.(4) Other preliminary and equitable relief as the court determines to be appropriate.(c) The Department of Justice shall annually audit any public agency that is an ALPR operator or ALPR end-user to determine whether they have implemented a usage and privacy policy in compliance with subdivision (b) of Section 1798.90.51 or subdivision (b) of Section 1798.90.53, as applicable.
158+1798.90.54. (a) In addition to any other sanctions, penalties, or remedies provided by law, an individual who has been harmed by a violation of this title, including, but not limited to, unauthorized access or use of ALPR information or a breach of security of an ALPR system, may bring a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction against a person who knowingly caused the harm.(b) The court may award a combination of any one or more of the following:(1) Actual damages, but not less than liquidated damages in the amount of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500).(2) Punitive damages upon proof of willful or reckless disregard of the law.(3) Reasonable attorneys fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred.(4) Other preliminary and equitable relief as the court determines to be appropriate.(c) The Department of Justice shall audit any public agency that is an ALPR operator or ALPR end-user to determine whether they have implemented a usage and privacy policy in compliance with subdivision (b) of Section 1798.90.51 or subdivision (b) of Section 1798.90.53, as applicable.
164159
165-1798.90.54. (a) In addition to any other sanctions, penalties, or remedies provided by law, an individual who has been harmed by a violation of this title, including, but not limited to, unauthorized access or use of ALPR information or a breach of security of an ALPR system, may bring a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction against a person who knowingly caused the harm.(b) The court may award a combination of any one or more of the following:(1) Actual damages, but not less than liquidated damages in the amount of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500).(2) Punitive damages upon proof of willful or reckless disregard of the law.(3) Reasonable attorneys fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred.(4) Other preliminary and equitable relief as the court determines to be appropriate.(c) The Department of Justice shall annually audit any public agency that is an ALPR operator or ALPR end-user to determine whether they have implemented a usage and privacy policy in compliance with subdivision (b) of Section 1798.90.51 or subdivision (b) of Section 1798.90.53, as applicable.
160+1798.90.54. (a) In addition to any other sanctions, penalties, or remedies provided by law, an individual who has been harmed by a violation of this title, including, but not limited to, unauthorized access or use of ALPR information or a breach of security of an ALPR system, may bring a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction against a person who knowingly caused the harm.(b) The court may award a combination of any one or more of the following:(1) Actual damages, but not less than liquidated damages in the amount of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500).(2) Punitive damages upon proof of willful or reckless disregard of the law.(3) Reasonable attorneys fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred.(4) Other preliminary and equitable relief as the court determines to be appropriate.(c) The Department of Justice shall audit any public agency that is an ALPR operator or ALPR end-user to determine whether they have implemented a usage and privacy policy in compliance with subdivision (b) of Section 1798.90.51 or subdivision (b) of Section 1798.90.53, as applicable.
166161
167162
168163
169164 1798.90.54. (a) In addition to any other sanctions, penalties, or remedies provided by law, an individual who has been harmed by a violation of this title, including, but not limited to, unauthorized access or use of ALPR information or a breach of security of an ALPR system, may bring a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction against a person who knowingly caused the harm.
170165
171166 (b) The court may award a combination of any one or more of the following:
172167
173168 (1) Actual damages, but not less than liquidated damages in the amount of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500).
174169
175170 (2) Punitive damages upon proof of willful or reckless disregard of the law.
176171
177172 (3) Reasonable attorneys fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred.
178173
179174 (4) Other preliminary and equitable relief as the court determines to be appropriate.
180175
181-(c) The Department of Justice shall annually audit any public agency that is an ALPR operator or ALPR end-user to determine whether they have implemented a usage and privacy policy in compliance with subdivision (b) of Section 1798.90.51 or subdivision (b) of Section 1798.90.53, as applicable.
176+(c) The Department of Justice shall audit any public agency that is an ALPR operator or ALPR end-user to determine whether they have implemented a usage and privacy policy in compliance with subdivision (b) of Section 1798.90.51 or subdivision (b) of Section 1798.90.53, as applicable.
182177
183-SEC. 5. Section 1798.90.56 is added to the Civil Code, immediately following Section 1798.90.55, to read:1798.90.56. (a) In accordance with Chapter 17.1 (commencing with Section 7282) and Chapter 17.25 (commencing with Section 7284) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, a public agency shall not do any either of the following:(1)Enter into a contract to share ALPR information with a foreign jurisdiction for immigration enforcement purposes, or continue any contract to share ALPR information with a foreign jurisdiction if the public agency knows that the ALPR information is being used for immigration enforcement purposes.(2)Enter into a contract to share ALPR information with a data broker, as defined in Section 1798.99.80, for immigration enforcement purposes, or continue any contract to share ALPR information with a data broker, as defined in Section 1798.99.80, if the public agency knows that the ALPR information is being used for immigration enforcement purposes. (3)(1) Use an ALPR system to gather geolocation data at public schools, public libraries, health facilities operated by the state or a political subdivision of the state, courthouses, facilities owned by the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, the Agricultural Labor Relations Board, or the Division of Workers Compensation, and shelters for immigration enforcement purposes.(4)If the public agency is a law enforcement agency, collect or retain ALPR information, unless that ALPR information is related to a criminal investigation or to an individual suspected of a crime.(2) Retain ALPR information for more than 30 days, except in circumstances when the data is being used as evidence or for all felonies being investigated, including, but not limited to, auto theft, homicides, kidnapping, burglaries, elder and juvenile abductions, Amber Alerts, Blue Alerts, and Feather Alerts.(b) For purposes of this section, foreign jurisdiction means any other state, the District of Columbia, territories or possessions of the United States, and foreign states, provinces, or countries.
178+SEC. 5. Section 1798.90.56 is added to the Civil Code, immediately following Section 1798.90.55, to read:1798.90.56. (a) In accordance with Chapter 17.1 (commencing with Section 7282) and Chapter 17.25 (commencing with Section 7284) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, a public agency shall not do any of the following:(1) Enter into a contract to share ALPR information with a foreign jurisdiction for immigration enforcement purposes, or continue any contract to share ALPR information with a foreign jurisdiction if the public agency knows that the ALPR information is being used for immigration enforcement purposes.(2) Enter into a contract to share ALPR information with a data broker, as defined in Section 1798.99.80, for immigration enforcement purposes, or continue any contract to share ALPR information with a data broker, as defined in Section 1798.99.80, if the public agency knows that the ALPR information is being used for immigration enforcement purposes.(3) Use an ALPR system to gather geolocation data at public schools, public libraries, health facilities operated by the state or a political subdivision of the state, courthouses, facilities owned by the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, the Agricultural Labor Relations Board, or the Division of Workers Compensation, and shelters for immigration enforcement purposes.(4) If the public agency is a law enforcement agency, collect or retain ALPR information, unless that ALPR information is related to a criminal investigation or to an individual suspected of a crime.(b) For purposes of this section, foreign jurisdiction means any other state, the District of Columbia, territories or possessions of the United States, and foreign states, provinces, or countries.
184179
185180 SEC. 5. Section 1798.90.56 is added to the Civil Code, immediately following Section 1798.90.55, to read:
186181
187182 ### SEC. 5.
188183
189-1798.90.56. (a) In accordance with Chapter 17.1 (commencing with Section 7282) and Chapter 17.25 (commencing with Section 7284) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, a public agency shall not do any either of the following:(1)Enter into a contract to share ALPR information with a foreign jurisdiction for immigration enforcement purposes, or continue any contract to share ALPR information with a foreign jurisdiction if the public agency knows that the ALPR information is being used for immigration enforcement purposes.(2)Enter into a contract to share ALPR information with a data broker, as defined in Section 1798.99.80, for immigration enforcement purposes, or continue any contract to share ALPR information with a data broker, as defined in Section 1798.99.80, if the public agency knows that the ALPR information is being used for immigration enforcement purposes. (3)(1) Use an ALPR system to gather geolocation data at public schools, public libraries, health facilities operated by the state or a political subdivision of the state, courthouses, facilities owned by the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, the Agricultural Labor Relations Board, or the Division of Workers Compensation, and shelters for immigration enforcement purposes.(4)If the public agency is a law enforcement agency, collect or retain ALPR information, unless that ALPR information is related to a criminal investigation or to an individual suspected of a crime.(2) Retain ALPR information for more than 30 days, except in circumstances when the data is being used as evidence or for all felonies being investigated, including, but not limited to, auto theft, homicides, kidnapping, burglaries, elder and juvenile abductions, Amber Alerts, Blue Alerts, and Feather Alerts.(b) For purposes of this section, foreign jurisdiction means any other state, the District of Columbia, territories or possessions of the United States, and foreign states, provinces, or countries.
184+1798.90.56. (a) In accordance with Chapter 17.1 (commencing with Section 7282) and Chapter 17.25 (commencing with Section 7284) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, a public agency shall not do any of the following:(1) Enter into a contract to share ALPR information with a foreign jurisdiction for immigration enforcement purposes, or continue any contract to share ALPR information with a foreign jurisdiction if the public agency knows that the ALPR information is being used for immigration enforcement purposes.(2) Enter into a contract to share ALPR information with a data broker, as defined in Section 1798.99.80, for immigration enforcement purposes, or continue any contract to share ALPR information with a data broker, as defined in Section 1798.99.80, if the public agency knows that the ALPR information is being used for immigration enforcement purposes.(3) Use an ALPR system to gather geolocation data at public schools, public libraries, health facilities operated by the state or a political subdivision of the state, courthouses, facilities owned by the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, the Agricultural Labor Relations Board, or the Division of Workers Compensation, and shelters for immigration enforcement purposes.(4) If the public agency is a law enforcement agency, collect or retain ALPR information, unless that ALPR information is related to a criminal investigation or to an individual suspected of a crime.(b) For purposes of this section, foreign jurisdiction means any other state, the District of Columbia, territories or possessions of the United States, and foreign states, provinces, or countries.
190185
191-1798.90.56. (a) In accordance with Chapter 17.1 (commencing with Section 7282) and Chapter 17.25 (commencing with Section 7284) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, a public agency shall not do any either of the following:(1)Enter into a contract to share ALPR information with a foreign jurisdiction for immigration enforcement purposes, or continue any contract to share ALPR information with a foreign jurisdiction if the public agency knows that the ALPR information is being used for immigration enforcement purposes.(2)Enter into a contract to share ALPR information with a data broker, as defined in Section 1798.99.80, for immigration enforcement purposes, or continue any contract to share ALPR information with a data broker, as defined in Section 1798.99.80, if the public agency knows that the ALPR information is being used for immigration enforcement purposes. (3)(1) Use an ALPR system to gather geolocation data at public schools, public libraries, health facilities operated by the state or a political subdivision of the state, courthouses, facilities owned by the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, the Agricultural Labor Relations Board, or the Division of Workers Compensation, and shelters for immigration enforcement purposes.(4)If the public agency is a law enforcement agency, collect or retain ALPR information, unless that ALPR information is related to a criminal investigation or to an individual suspected of a crime.(2) Retain ALPR information for more than 30 days, except in circumstances when the data is being used as evidence or for all felonies being investigated, including, but not limited to, auto theft, homicides, kidnapping, burglaries, elder and juvenile abductions, Amber Alerts, Blue Alerts, and Feather Alerts.(b) For purposes of this section, foreign jurisdiction means any other state, the District of Columbia, territories or possessions of the United States, and foreign states, provinces, or countries.
186+1798.90.56. (a) In accordance with Chapter 17.1 (commencing with Section 7282) and Chapter 17.25 (commencing with Section 7284) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, a public agency shall not do any of the following:(1) Enter into a contract to share ALPR information with a foreign jurisdiction for immigration enforcement purposes, or continue any contract to share ALPR information with a foreign jurisdiction if the public agency knows that the ALPR information is being used for immigration enforcement purposes.(2) Enter into a contract to share ALPR information with a data broker, as defined in Section 1798.99.80, for immigration enforcement purposes, or continue any contract to share ALPR information with a data broker, as defined in Section 1798.99.80, if the public agency knows that the ALPR information is being used for immigration enforcement purposes.(3) Use an ALPR system to gather geolocation data at public schools, public libraries, health facilities operated by the state or a political subdivision of the state, courthouses, facilities owned by the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, the Agricultural Labor Relations Board, or the Division of Workers Compensation, and shelters for immigration enforcement purposes.(4) If the public agency is a law enforcement agency, collect or retain ALPR information, unless that ALPR information is related to a criminal investigation or to an individual suspected of a crime.(b) For purposes of this section, foreign jurisdiction means any other state, the District of Columbia, territories or possessions of the United States, and foreign states, provinces, or countries.
192187
193-1798.90.56. (a) In accordance with Chapter 17.1 (commencing with Section 7282) and Chapter 17.25 (commencing with Section 7284) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, a public agency shall not do any either of the following:(1)Enter into a contract to share ALPR information with a foreign jurisdiction for immigration enforcement purposes, or continue any contract to share ALPR information with a foreign jurisdiction if the public agency knows that the ALPR information is being used for immigration enforcement purposes.(2)Enter into a contract to share ALPR information with a data broker, as defined in Section 1798.99.80, for immigration enforcement purposes, or continue any contract to share ALPR information with a data broker, as defined in Section 1798.99.80, if the public agency knows that the ALPR information is being used for immigration enforcement purposes. (3)(1) Use an ALPR system to gather geolocation data at public schools, public libraries, health facilities operated by the state or a political subdivision of the state, courthouses, facilities owned by the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, the Agricultural Labor Relations Board, or the Division of Workers Compensation, and shelters for immigration enforcement purposes.(4)If the public agency is a law enforcement agency, collect or retain ALPR information, unless that ALPR information is related to a criminal investigation or to an individual suspected of a crime.(2) Retain ALPR information for more than 30 days, except in circumstances when the data is being used as evidence or for all felonies being investigated, including, but not limited to, auto theft, homicides, kidnapping, burglaries, elder and juvenile abductions, Amber Alerts, Blue Alerts, and Feather Alerts.(b) For purposes of this section, foreign jurisdiction means any other state, the District of Columbia, territories or possessions of the United States, and foreign states, provinces, or countries.
188+1798.90.56. (a) In accordance with Chapter 17.1 (commencing with Section 7282) and Chapter 17.25 (commencing with Section 7284) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, a public agency shall not do any of the following:(1) Enter into a contract to share ALPR information with a foreign jurisdiction for immigration enforcement purposes, or continue any contract to share ALPR information with a foreign jurisdiction if the public agency knows that the ALPR information is being used for immigration enforcement purposes.(2) Enter into a contract to share ALPR information with a data broker, as defined in Section 1798.99.80, for immigration enforcement purposes, or continue any contract to share ALPR information with a data broker, as defined in Section 1798.99.80, if the public agency knows that the ALPR information is being used for immigration enforcement purposes.(3) Use an ALPR system to gather geolocation data at public schools, public libraries, health facilities operated by the state or a political subdivision of the state, courthouses, facilities owned by the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, the Agricultural Labor Relations Board, or the Division of Workers Compensation, and shelters for immigration enforcement purposes.(4) If the public agency is a law enforcement agency, collect or retain ALPR information, unless that ALPR information is related to a criminal investigation or to an individual suspected of a crime.(b) For purposes of this section, foreign jurisdiction means any other state, the District of Columbia, territories or possessions of the United States, and foreign states, provinces, or countries.
194189
195190
196191
197-1798.90.56. (a) In accordance with Chapter 17.1 (commencing with Section 7282) and Chapter 17.25 (commencing with Section 7284) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, a public agency shall not do any either of the following:
192+1798.90.56. (a) In accordance with Chapter 17.1 (commencing with Section 7282) and Chapter 17.25 (commencing with Section 7284) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, a public agency shall not do any of the following:
198193
199194 (1) Enter into a contract to share ALPR information with a foreign jurisdiction for immigration enforcement purposes, or continue any contract to share ALPR information with a foreign jurisdiction if the public agency knows that the ALPR information is being used for immigration enforcement purposes.
200195
201-
202-
203196 (2) Enter into a contract to share ALPR information with a data broker, as defined in Section 1798.99.80, for immigration enforcement purposes, or continue any contract to share ALPR information with a data broker, as defined in Section 1798.99.80, if the public agency knows that the ALPR information is being used for immigration enforcement purposes.
204197
205-
206-
207-(3)
208-
209-
210-
211-(1) Use an ALPR system to gather geolocation data at public schools, public libraries, health facilities operated by the state or a political subdivision of the state, courthouses, facilities owned by the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, the Agricultural Labor Relations Board, or the Division of Workers Compensation, and shelters for immigration enforcement purposes.
198+(3) Use an ALPR system to gather geolocation data at public schools, public libraries, health facilities operated by the state or a political subdivision of the state, courthouses, facilities owned by the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, the Agricultural Labor Relations Board, or the Division of Workers Compensation, and shelters for immigration enforcement purposes.
212199
213200 (4) If the public agency is a law enforcement agency, collect or retain ALPR information, unless that ALPR information is related to a criminal investigation or to an individual suspected of a crime.
214-
215-
216-
217-(2) Retain ALPR information for more than 30 days, except in circumstances when the data is being used as evidence or for all felonies being investigated, including, but not limited to, auto theft, homicides, kidnapping, burglaries, elder and juvenile abductions, Amber Alerts, Blue Alerts, and Feather Alerts.
218201
219202 (b) For purposes of this section, foreign jurisdiction means any other state, the District of Columbia, territories or possessions of the United States, and foreign states, provinces, or countries.
220203
221204 SEC. 6. The Legislature finds and declares that Section 2 of this act amending Section 1798.90.51 of the Civil Code, Section 3 of this act amending Section 1798.90.53 of the Civil Code, and Section 5 of this act adding Section 1798.90.56 to the Civil Code, address a matter of statewide concern rather than a municipal affair as that term is used in Section 5 of Article XI of the California Constitution. Therefore, Sections 2, 3, and 5 of this act apply to all cities, including charter cities.
222205
223206 SEC. 6. The Legislature finds and declares that Section 2 of this act amending Section 1798.90.51 of the Civil Code, Section 3 of this act amending Section 1798.90.53 of the Civil Code, and Section 5 of this act adding Section 1798.90.56 to the Civil Code, address a matter of statewide concern rather than a municipal affair as that term is used in Section 5 of Article XI of the California Constitution. Therefore, Sections 2, 3, and 5 of this act apply to all cities, including charter cities.
224207
225208 SEC. 6. The Legislature finds and declares that Section 2 of this act amending Section 1798.90.51 of the Civil Code, Section 3 of this act amending Section 1798.90.53 of the Civil Code, and Section 5 of this act adding Section 1798.90.56 to the Civil Code, address a matter of statewide concern rather than a municipal affair as that term is used in Section 5 of Article XI of the California Constitution. Therefore, Sections 2, 3, and 5 of this act apply to all cities, including charter cities.
226209
227210 ### SEC. 6.
228211
229212 SEC. 7. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
230213
231214 SEC. 7. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
232215
233216 SEC. 7. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
234217
235218 ### SEC. 7.
219+
220+
221+
222+It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that imposes privacy protection requirements on cities, counties, and entities that use automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) data and prohibit public agencies from selling or sharing ALPR information or information in collaboration with private contractors, fusion centers in California, for the purposes of the arrest, imprisonment, detainment, or deportation for immigration enforcement purposes.