By: CJ MISHEVSKI
Two bills related to electronic privacy rights protection have moved forward to the Senate Assignments Committee.
HB2134 (HB2134) would protect electronic communications by barring law enforcement from obtaining location information from a person without a warrant based upon probable cause, expanding the Freedom From Location Surveillance Act to include historical data.
For background on surveillance, see this report.
HB3358 (HB3358) creates the Data Transparency and Privacy Act. It would protect data privacy from unlawful invasions by informing consumers of how their personal information is used by third parties.
PLEASE TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS TO SUPPORT THESE BILLS:
1. Call the members of the Senate Criminal Law Committee . Be firm but respectful. Strongly encourage them to vote YES on HB2134 and move the bill forward. Ask them to pass your message along and thank them.
Elgie Sims, Jr. (217) 782-3201
Scott Bennett (217) 782-2507
Christopher Belt (217) 782-5399
Rachelle Crowe (217) 782-5247
John Mulroe (217) 782-1035
Robert Peters (217) 782-5338
Patricia Vanpelt (217) 782-6252
Brian Stewart (217) 782-0180
Jason Barickman (217) 782-6597
Steve McClure (217) 782-8206
2. Call the members of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Be firm but respectful. Strongly encourage them to vote YES on HB3358 and move the bill forward. Ask them to pass your message along and thank them.
John Mulroe (217) 782-1035
Rachelle Crowe (217) 782-5247
Ann Gillespie (217) 782-4471
Don Harmon (217) 782-8176
Michael Hastings (217) 782-9595
Toi Hutchinson (217) 782-7419
Elgie Sims, Jr. (217) 782-3201
Jason Barickman (217) 782-6597
Paul Schimpf (217) 782-8137
Jil Tracy (217) 782-2479
3. Ask your district officials to co-sponsor the legislation. Encourage them to support electronic privacy rights which are part of the 4th Amendment.
Find out who your officials are HERE
4. Share this message widely on social media networks. Encourage others to do the same.
5. Tell us your story. Let us know what happened.
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