SB 2081 Illinois Senate · 102nd Regular Session

KEEP INTERNET DEVICES SAFE ACT

Summary
Creates the Keep Internet Devices Safe Act. Provides that a "digital device" is an Internet-connected device that contains a microphone. Provides that no private entity may turn on or enable a digital device's microphone unless the registered owner or person configuring the device is provided certain notices in a consumer agreement or privacy notice. Provides that a manufacturer of a digital device that does not cause to be turned on or otherwise use a digital device's microphone is not subject to the restrictions on the use of a digital device's microphone. Provides that a private entity that collects, stores, or transmits any information collected through a digital device's microphone concerning a registered account holder shall implement and maintain reasonable security measures to protect such information from unauthorized access, acquisition, destruction, use, modification, and disclosure. Provides that the exclusive authority to enforce the Act is vested in the Attorney General. Adds provisions concerning definitions, waiver, applicability, and exceptions.
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Introduction
Feb 2021
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Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2021 Last action Jan 10, 2023
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Apr 16, 2021
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
Mar 16, 2021
Committee
Assigned to Judiciary
upper
Feb 26, 2021
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
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Cristina Castro
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