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HB 556 Internet; publication of personal information of certain public officials prohibited.

Introduced by: David B. Albo | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Internet publication of personal information of certain public officials prohibited.  Adds various public officials to the current provision prohibiting a state or local agency from publicly posting or displaying on the Internet the home address or personal telephone numbers of a law-enforcement officer if the officer has made a written demand and obtains a court order. The bill also deletes the requirement for a hearing and adds personal email addresses to the personal information subject to protection.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Internet publication of personal information of certain public officials prohibited.  Prohibits publication on the Internet of the personal information of certain public officials by the Commonwealth. The bill provides a court process for these public officials to protect their personal information. The bill defines the terms "Commonwealth," "personal information," and "public official." The bill contains technical amendments.