Plain English Breakdown
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Georgia Taxpayer Privacy Protection Act
This law stops government agencies from sharing taxpayer phone numbers found in property tax records with outside groups.
What This Bill Does
- Prohibits the disclosure of taxpayer telephone numbers when selling, transferring, or sharing property tax records with third parties.
- Provides for penalties against anyone who violates this rule.
- Establishes a process for filing complaints about violations.
- Requires agencies to create policies and procedures to follow these new privacy rules.
Who It Names or Affects
- Government agencies that hold property tax records
- Third parties who receive or attempt to access shared property tax data
Terms To Know
- Ad valorem taxation
- Property taxes based on the value of land and buildings.
- Third party
- A person or group outside the government agency holding the records who receives shared data.
Limits and Unknowns
- The official text does not state a specific date when this law will take effect.
- The exact dollar amounts for penalties are not listed in the provided summary.
- It is unclear if phone numbers already shared before this bill passes must be removed.