AB 1143: Internet Communications Protection Act (2003)
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AB 1143 (2003) would have protected the privacy of anonymous Internet users and given them greater means to fight frivolous lawsuits. It would have required that consumers be notified before their personal identities are disclosed by their Internet Service Provider as a result of a civil subpoena. Additionally, it would have allowed them to file a motion to dismiss such a subpoena under a standard of heightened judicial review.
Final Status and Text
AB 1143 is no longer active. Its final status was:Did not pass the Legislature
You can read its final text on the Legislature's Bill Information site.
News & Press Releases about AB 1143
11/10/2003 - Simitian Named One of “Scientific American’s 50”10/14/2003 - Simitian Online Privacy Bill Becomes Law
05/05/2003 - California Law to Protect Whistleblowers, Others Online