News Room: SB 682: Identity Information Protection Act

The California State Legislature has voted to approve Senate Bill 24 by State Senator Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto); the bill now goes to Governor Brown for consideration. Senate Bill 24 strengthens and improves the state’s existing security breach notification requirements. read more ...

The American Civil Liberties Union will hold a press briefing about SB 682, Identity Information Protection Act of 2005, authored by State Senator Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto). The measure would prohibit state and local governments from using radio frequency identification tags (RFIDs) that broadcast people’s most private information in driver’s licenses, library cards, and other identity documents. These tags put an individual’s privacy, safety, and financial security at risk. Speakers will discuss their support of the bill. After the press briefing, the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing about the bill. read more ...