The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes regarding the confidentiality of identifying information held by county recorders, assessors, and treasurers. Under the new provisions, an eligible person would be able to request that the general public be prohibited from accessing their identifying information, which includes any data that could directly or indirectly identify them. This expands the definition of "identifying information" to encompass a broader range of data, such as full names, government-issued identifiers, biometric identifiers, and sensitive personal data, among others. The bill also clarifies that the presiding judge of the superior court will review petitions to determine if the requested confidentiality is warranted based on potential threats to the individual's safety.

Additionally, the bill makes several technical and conforming changes to existing language, including the removal of outdated terms like "unique identifier and the recording date" and the definition of "indexes." It introduces a new definition for "identifying information," which specifies the types of data that can be used to identify an individual or their ownership interests. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the protection of personal information for eligible individuals while streamlining the legal language surrounding these provisions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 11-483, 11-484, 41-163, 16-407, 13-105, 28-1553