Rhode Island H8119 prohibits law enforcement from purchasing personal data without a warrant for criminal, civil, or investigatory activities.

Rhode Island H8119 aims to protect personal privacy by prohibiting law enforcement from purchasing personal data from third parties without a warrant. This includes various types of personal data such as name, location, financial, and health information. Exceptions are made for situations where a warrant is already in place, exigent circumstances, or when the data is publicly available. The bill also mandates the destruction of any unlawfully obtained data and allows for legal action against violations.

Rhode Island H8119 prohibits law enforcement from purchasing personal data without a warrant for criminal, civil, or investigatory activities.

Rhode Island H8119 aims to protect personal privacy by prohibiting law enforcement from purchasing personal data from third parties without a warrant. This includes various types of personal data such as name, location, financial, and health information. Exceptions are made for situations where a warrant is already in place, exigent circumstances, or when the data is publicly available. The bill also mandates the destruction of any unlawfully obtained data and allows for legal action against violations.