TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Executive Office
MEETING DATE: June 24, 2025
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Darcie Antle
PHONE:
707-463-4441
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Kelly Hansen
PHONE:
707-463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Ratification of Letter of Opposition for Assembly Bill 1337 (Ward) - Information Practices Act of 1977
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Ratify letter of opposition for Assembly Bill Assembly Bill 1337 (Ward) - Information Practices Act of 1977.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The Board of Supervisors regularly issues support letters that align with the 2025 Legislative Platform. These letters advocate for adequate and ongoing federal and state funding, timely distribution of resources, increased local authority, and flexibility in administering and providing services.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
AB 1337 mandates that all local government entities-including all 58 counties, 483 cities, more than 1,000 school districts and county offices of education, approximately 2,200 independent special districts, and numerous joint powers authorities (JPAs), regional bodies, and other public agencies-must comply with the Information Practices Act (IPA). This act currently applies only to state agencies. The bill expands the definition of "personal information" to more closely align with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and places restrictions on how local agencies can collect, use, and share such information. Additionally, it imposes civil and criminal penalties for negligent or intentional misuse of data.
Key Provisions:
* Applies IPA privacy standards to all local agencies.
* Expands "personal information" protections to include geolocation, biometric data, and more.
* Requires prior written consent before using data for purposes other than originally collected.
* Eliminates longstanding exemptions that previously allowed information sharing with law enforcem...
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