Plain English Breakdown
The official text states companies are prohibited from acting without obtaining consent but does not specify if this applies retroactively to data already collected before the law takes effect.
Rules for Security Camera Companies Sharing Video
This law stops security camera surveillance companies from sharing video, images, or data unless they get express consent from the consumer and adult residents of rental properties, or receive a court order.
What This Bill Does
- Prohibits defined security camera surveillance companies from selling, distributing, or allowing third parties to access content without permission.
- Requires companies to obtain express consent from both the consumer and any adult residents living in a residential rental property before sharing footage.
- Allows an exception if a court judge or arbitrator issues an order requiring the release of content.
Who It Names or Affects
- Security camera surveillance companies as defined by the bill.
- Consumers who own security camera systems.
- Adult residents living in residential rental properties with these cameras.
- Third parties seeking to access, use, or distribute video content.
Terms To Know
- Express consent
- Clear and direct permission given by a person before an action happens.
- Security camera surveillance company
- A business defined in the bill that provides or manages security camera systems for consumers.
Limits and Unknowns
- The provided text does not define exactly which businesses count as a 'security camera surveillance company'.
- The source material does not list specific penalties for companies that break these rules.
- It is unclear if this law applies to cameras owned by landlords or only those installed by tenants.