Iowa HF849 makes it a crime to share personal information without consent to threaten, intimidate, annoy, or alarm someone.

Iowa HF849 amends the state code to classify the dissemination, publication, distribution, or posting of personal information without consent as harassment. This act is punishable by up to two years in confinement and a fine of at least $855 but not more than $8,540. The bill defines "personal information" as contact details or family contact information, including home addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, social media profiles, places of employment, and photographic or film depictions.

Iowa HF849 makes it a crime to share personal information without consent to threaten, intimidate, annoy, or alarm someone.

Iowa HF849 amends the state code to classify the dissemination, publication, distribution, or posting of personal information without consent as harassment. This act is punishable by up to two years in confinement and a fine of at least $855 but not more than $8,540. The bill defines "personal information" as contact details or family contact information, including home addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, social media profiles, places of employment, and photographic or film depictions.