The bill H. 3736 aims to enhance the privacy protections for personal contact information of law enforcement officers and judges in South Carolina. It amends existing laws to expand the definition of "personal contact information" and introduces the term "disclosed records." The bill establishes that personal contact information held by state or local government agencies must be kept confidential and not disclosed on publicly available internet websites. It also outlines the procedures for law enforcement officers and judges to request the restriction of their personal contact information, including the requirement to submit a designated form and provide verification of their employment status.

Additionally, the bill allows for the creation of a designated form by the Office of Court Administration and the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy to facilitate these requests. It includes provisions for petitioning the court for compliance and ensures that liability does not accrue to government employees for claims arising from personal contact information on public records. The effective date of the related "Law Enforcement Personal Privacy Protection Act" and "Judicial Personal Privacy Protection Act" is postponed to January 1, 2026, aligning with the implementation of this bill.

Statutes affected:
01/15/2025: 30-2-500, 30-2-510, 30-2-515, 30-2-700, 30-2-710, 30-2-715
01/29/2025: 30-2-500, 30-2-510, 30-2-515, 30-2-700, 30-2-710, 30-2-715
Latest Version: 30-2-500, 30-2-510, 30-2-515, 30-2-700, 30-2-710, 30-2-715