Minnesota SF1120 prohibits government entities from requesting or obtaining reverse-location information.

Minnesota SF1120 prohibits government entities from requesting or obtaining reverse-location information, which includes records or information identifying individuals who searched for specific words, phrases, or websites or visited particular websites through search links. The bill also prohibits courts from issuing orders to obtain such information and bars the use of such information in criminal, civil, administrative, or other proceedings. Violators face civil actions where plaintiffs can seek damages, punitive damages, injunctive relief, and attorney fees.

Minnesota SF1120 prohibits government entities from requesting or obtaining reverse-location information.

Minnesota SF1120 prohibits government entities from requesting or obtaining reverse-location information, which includes records or information identifying individuals who searched for specific words, phrases, or websites or visited particular websites through search links. The bill also prohibits courts from issuing orders to obtain such information and bars the use of such information in criminal, civil, administrative, or other proceedings. Violators face civil actions where plaintiffs can seek damages, punitive damages, injunctive relief, and attorney fees.