Assembly Bill 667 aims to enhance privacy protections by prohibiting law enforcement agencies from accessing individuals' personal data in exchange for payment or other valuable considerations without a warrant. The bill amends the title of section 66.0511 to include "prohibitions" and introduces a new subsection (6) that defines personal data broadly, encompassing various types of information such as billing details, Internet search history, and demographic data. The bill maintains existing exceptions for exigent circumstances or when consent is given by the individual.

Under the proposed legislation, law enforcement officers are barred from requesting or obtaining personal data from third parties or governmental entities if they are aware that such data was acquired in exchange for payment. However, exceptions to this prohibition are outlined, including situations where a warrant is obtained, emergencies arise that necessitate access to the data, the data is publicly available, or the individual has provided explicit consent. This bill seeks to ensure that personal data is not commodified and that individuals' privacy rights are upheld in law enforcement practices.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 66.0511(title), 66.0511