The PEEPS Act regulates access to and security of historical location information to protect citizens' privacy.
The Protecting Everyone from Excessive Police Surveillance (PEEPS) Act aims to safeguard citizens from databases revealing historical locations of individuals or vehicles. It mandates encryption of such information and restricts access to government officials with a warrant or voluntary consent. The act prohibits selling or sharing this data with third parties and limits retention to 10 days. It also establishes civil penalties for violations and requires annual reports on compliance.
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