Minnesota HF2313 prohibits unauthorized geolocation and smartphone monitoring, providing legal recourse for violations.

Minnesota HF2313 aims to protect individuals from unauthorized geolocation and smartphone monitoring. It prohibits intercepting, endeavoring to intercept, or procuring others to intercept geolocation information without consent. Exceptions include parents, guardians, schools, employers with written notice, and law enforcement with proper authorization. It also mandates two-factor authentication for software or applications that track geolocation, read saved texts, or access microphones or cameras. Violators face civil penalties, including damages and legal fees.

Minnesota HF2313 prohibits unauthorized geolocation and smartphone monitoring, providing legal recourse for violations.

Minnesota HF2313 aims to protect individuals from unauthorized geolocation and smartphone monitoring. It prohibits intercepting, endeavoring to intercept, or procuring others to intercept geolocation information without consent. Exceptions include parents, guardians, schools, employers with written notice, and law enforcement with proper authorization. It also mandates two-factor authentication for software or applications that track geolocation, read saved texts, or access microphones or cameras. Violators face civil penalties, including damages and legal fees.