Bill Text: CA AR27 | 2013-2014 | Regular Session | Amended

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Bill Title: Relative to California Data Privacy Day.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 52-21)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2014-01-29 - Read. Amended. Adopted. (Page 3724.). [AR27 Detail]

Download: California-2013-AR27-Amended.html

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BILL NUMBER: HR 27	AMENDED
	BILL TEXT

	AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY  JANUARY 29, 2014

INTRODUCED BY   Assembly Member Chau
    (   Coauthors:   Assembly Members 
 Achadjian,   Alejo,   Allen,  
Ammiano,   Atkins,   Bigelow,   Bloom,
  Bonilla,   Bonta,   Bradford,  
Brown,   Buchanan,   Ian Calderon,  
Campos,   Chávez,   Chesbro,   Conway,
  Cooley,   Dababneh,   Dahle,  
Daly,   Dickinson,   Donnelly,   Fong,
  Fox,   Frazier,   Beth Gaines, 
 Garcia,   Gatto,   Gomez,   Gonzalez,
  Gordon,   Gorell,   Gray,  
Grove,   Hagman,   Harkey,   Roger
Hernández,   Holden,   Jones,  
Jones-Sawyer,   Levine,   Linder,  
Lowenthal,   Maienschein,   Mansoor,  
Medina,   Melendez,   Morrell,   Mullin,
  Muratsuchi,   Nazarian,   Nestande,
  Olsen,   Pan,   John A. Pérez, 
 V. Manuel Pérez,   Quirk,   Quirk-Silva, 
 Rendon,   Rodriguez,   Salas,  
Skinner,   Stone,   Ting,   Wagner, 
 Waldron,   Weber,   Wieckowski,  
Wilk,   Williams,   and Yamada   ) 

                        JANUARY 22, 2014

   Relative to California Data Privacy Day.


	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
             HOUSE OR SENATE RESOLUTIONS DO NOT CONTAIN A DIGEST



   WHEREAS, The privacy of personal information is a global
imperative for governments, industry, civil society, and individuals;
and
   WHEREAS, "Privacy" is the recognition that a free and democratic
society respects the autonomy of individuals to choose the
circumstances and degree to which individuals will expose their
personal characteristics, attitudes, and behavior; and
   WHEREAS, Advances in modern technology enhance our lives by
increasing our ability to communicate, learn, share, and produce, and
that every effort should be made to continue both the creation and
innovative use of such technologies; and
   WHEREAS, The growing use of technology in our everyday lives and
in our work gives rise to a potential loss of personal privacy if
appropriate attention is not given to the collection, use, and
protection of personal information; and
   WHEREAS, Many individuals are unaware of the risks to privacy
posed by new technologies, unaware of data protection and privacy
laws generally, and unaware of specific steps that they can take to
help protect their personal information; and
   WHEREAS, A continuing examination and increase in understanding of
the ways in which personal information is collected, used, sorted,
stored, shared, and managed in an increasingly networked world will
contribute to the protection of personal privacy; and
   WHEREAS, It is important for all Californians to be aware of the
need for privacy protection and responsible data management; and
   WHEREAS, The California Constitution expressly protects an
individual's right to privacy from both governmental and private
actors; and
   WHEREAS, Data Privacy Day constitutes an international
collaboration and a nationwide and statewide effort to raise
awareness about data privacy and the protection of personal
information; and
   WHEREAS, The theme of Data Privacy Day is "Respecting Privacy,
Safeguarding Data and Enabling Trust"; and
   WHEREAS, Government officials from the United States, Canada, and
Europe, privacy professionals, academic communities, legal scholars,
representatives of businesses and nonprofit organizations, and others
with an interest in data privacy issues are working together on this
date to further the discussion about data privacy and protection;
and
   WHEREAS, The Privacy Enforcement and Protection Unit at the
California Department of Justice, which exemplifies California's
commitment to enforce state and federal privacy laws, empowers
Californians by helping them learn their privacy rights and
strategies for protecting their privacy, promoting safer online
behavior, and encouraging businesses and other organizations to
follow best practices that respect privacy; and
   WHEREAS, Data Privacy Day will encourage more people in California
to learn about technology and the tools available to assist them in
controlling their own privacy, addressing data privacy concerns, and
adopting best practices to protect their personal information; and
   WHEREAS, Parents, guardians, and educators in schools and
universities across the country are being encouraged to take the time
to discuss privacy and data protection issues with teens and young
adults; and
   WHEREAS, Leading technology sectors can continue to serve as
engaged and valuable partners in efforts to respect consumer privacy;
and
   WHEREAS, Striking a balance between privacy, technology, and
innovation can have a tremendous benefit to our society; now,
therefore, be it
   Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the
Assembly declares January 28, 2014, as California Data Privacy Day,
to increase awareness of privacy and data protection issues among
consumers, organizations, and government officials; and be it further

   Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of
this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.