California SB683 strengthens protections against unauthorized use of a person's name, voice, signature, photograph, or likeness.

California SB683 amends the Civil Code to enhance protections against unauthorized use of a person's name, voice, signature, photograph, or likeness. It imposes liability on those who use such personal identifiers without consent for commercial purposes, including advertising or selling products or services. The bill allows for damages, profits from the unauthorized use, punitive damages, and attorney's fees. It also provides for injunctive relief and temporary restraining orders. The definition of "photograph" includes any still or moving image that makes a person readily identifiable.

California SB683 strengthens protections against unauthorized use of a person's name, voice, signature, photograph, or likeness.

California SB683 amends the Civil Code to enhance protections against unauthorized use of a person's name, voice, signature, photograph, or likeness. It imposes liability on those who use such personal identifiers without consent for commercial purposes, including advertising or selling products or services. The bill allows for damages, profits from the unauthorized use, punitive damages, and attorney's fees. It also provides for injunctive relief and temporary restraining orders. The definition of "photograph" includes any still or moving image that makes a person readily identifiable.