New Jersey A4542 criminalizes the use of electronic tracking devices or applications to track someone's location for unlawful purposes.
New Jersey A4542 makes it a fourth-degree crime to knowingly install or place an electronic tracking device or application to track someone's location for unlawful purposes. This includes tracking devices or applications used without consent, except in specific lawful scenarios such as parental tracking of minor children, monitoring at-risk individuals, or lawful business transactions. Employers tracking employees or vehicles are exempt if they comply with state or federal regulations. The crime carries a potential 18-month imprisonment, a $10,000 fine, or both.
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