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2002 SESSION

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HB 819 Identity of persons communicating anonymously over the Internet.

Introduced by: James F. Almand | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Identity of persons communicating anonymously over the Internet. Provides a procedure governing certain subpoenas in civil proceedings where it is alleged that an anonymous individual has engaged in tortious Internet communications. This bill is a recommendation of the Study on the Discovery of Electronic Data and has been endorsed by the Judicial Council.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Identity of persons communicating anonymously over the Internet. Provides a procedure governing certain subpoenas in civil proceedings where it is alleged that an anonymous individual has engaged in tortious Internet communications. This bill is a recommendation of the Study on the Discovery of Electronic Data and has been endorsed by the Judicial Council.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Identity of anonymous communicators confidential; exceptions. Provides that information identifying an anonymous participant in communications is presumed confidential and cannot be disclosed by its custodians pursuant to a civil subpoena except under certain circumstances provided in the bill or with the consent of the anonymous communicator. This bill is a recommendation of the Study on the Discovery of Electronic Data and has been endorsed by the Judicial Council.