Senate Bill 679 aims to enhance privacy protections by prohibiting law enforcement agencies from accessing individuals' personal data in exchange for payment or any other thing of value without a warrant. The bill amends the title of section 66.0511 to include "prohibitions" and creates a new subsection (6) that defines personal data broadly, encompassing 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 include situations where a warrant has been obtained, emergencies that pose a risk of serious injury or death, publicly available data, or when the individual has provided explicit consent for access to their personal data.

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