The proposed "Electronic Information and Data Privacy Act" establishes a new chapter in Title 12 of the General Laws, focusing on the privacy of electronic information and data. It defines key terms such as "electronic communication service," "electronic device," "location information," and "remote computing service." The bill requires law enforcement agencies to obtain a search warrant based on probable cause to access electronic information or data, including location information, stored data, or transmitted data from an electronic device, with specific exceptions for cases such as stolen devices, informed consent from the owner, or in accordance with judicially recognized exceptions to the warrant requirement.

Additionally, the bill mandates that individuals be notified when their electronic information is accessed, requiring notification within fourteen days after the information is obtained, while allowing for delayed notification in certain circumstances to protect ongoing investigations. It also prohibits law enforcement from using, copying, or disclosing information not covered by the warrant and requires that any such information be destroyed in an unrecoverable manner as soon as reasonably possible.

The act provides legal protections for electronic communication and remote computing service providers, ensuring they cannot be held liable for providing information in good faith reliance on a warrant or without a warrant under specified conditions. Furthermore, it introduces a provision that excludes any electronic records obtained in violation of the legal framework, treating such violations as breaches of the Fourth Amendment and the Rhode Island Constitution. This act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.