HI HB346: Relating To Privacy. Verified

HB346, introduced in Hawaii, proposes an amendment to the state's privacy laws by incorporating the intentional disclosure or threat of disclosure of deep fake images or videos into the offense of violation of privacy in the first degree. The bill specifically targets the unauthorized use of deep fake technology, which can create synthetic media depicting individuals in compromising situations without their consent. According to Section 711-1110.9 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, this amendment aims to protect individuals from substantial harm to their health, safety, business, career, education, financial condition, reputation, or personal relationships. The bill does not provide a detailed definition of 'deep fake images or videos,' nor does it specify penalties beyond those already established for first-degree privacy violations, which is classified as a class C felony. The bill also allows for the destruction of recordings made in violation of this section. The Act will take effect upon approval.