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AI Summary
CA SB1142: Digital Dignity Act proposes changes to the Business and Professions Code and Civil Code, potentially impacting privacy protections.
Business Impact
If you operate a generative AI tool in California, you must implement user controls for digital replicas by the time the law takes effect or face penalties.
What do these statuses mean? ▼
Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
Digital Dignity Act — This CA bill seeks to amend privacy-related sections of the Business and Professions Code and Civil Code.
Key Provisions
- Proposes changes in Chapter 22.6.1.
- Proposes changes in Section 3344.2.
- Further verification needed for privacy enhancements.
Latest Legislative Action
Set for hearing April 21.
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 53)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Akilah Weber | Coauthor |
| Bates | Coauthor |
| Bauer-Kahan | Coauthor |
| Becker | Author |
| Bennett | Coauthor |
Compliance Checklist
Implement user controls for revoking access to digital replicas.
Who: Providers of generative AI tools and large online platforms.
Deadline: By the effective date of the law.
Penalty: Up to $50,000 per day for non-compliance.
Who: Providers of generative AI tools and large online platforms.
Deadline: By the effective date of the law.
Penalty: Up to $50,000 per day for non-compliance.
Establish a reporting mechanism for unauthorized digital replicas.
Who: Large online platforms that host generative AI tools.
Deadline: By the effective date of the law.
Penalty: Civil penalties for failure to comply.
Who: Large online platforms that host generative AI tools.
Deadline: By the effective date of the law.
Penalty: Civil penalties for failure to comply.
Full Legal Analysis
The Digital Dignity Act proposes adding Chapter 22.6.1 to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code and Section 3344.2 to the Civil Code. Without the full bill text, it is unclear if Chapter 22.6.1 introduces new privacy rights or if Section 3344.2 modifies existing protections. Further verification is needed to confirm any enhancements to personal data control and redress mechanisms.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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