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1999 SESSION
HB 1325 Sale or release of certain electronic information prohibited; damages.
Introduced by: Robert G. Marshall | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Personal Privacy Information Act; sale or release of certain electronic information prohibited; damages. Requires providers of electronic mail or message services to obtain consent from their subscribers prior to selling or otherwise releasing subscribers' names or electronic mail or message addresses. The bill also requires providers to determine those types or categories of unsolicited electronic mail or messages the subscriber does not wish to receive. Violations are subject to $100 in damages, plus reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
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HISTORY
- 01/26/98 House: Presented & ordered printed 988104324
- 01/26/98 House: Referred to Committee on Science and Technology
- 02/14/98 House: Continued to 1999 in S.T. (22-Y 0-N)
- 12/18/98 House: No action taken by Science and Technology by voice vote