The bill amends RCW 42.56.230 to enhance the privacy protections for lottery players in Washington State. It introduces a new exemption that safeguards all personal and financial information concerning a player that is received or maintained by the state lottery or any contracted lottery vendor. This exemption allows for the release of only the player's name and city or town of residence, with any additional information requiring prior written permission from the player.

In addition to this new provision, the bill retains existing exemptions related to personal information in various contexts, such as student records, employee information, and taxpayer data. The inclusion of the lottery players' privacy clause reflects a growing recognition of the need to protect individuals' sensitive information in the gambling sector, ensuring that their personal data remains confidential unless explicitly authorized for disclosure.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 42.56.230