Arkansas SB 396 — Social Media Safety Act (SMSA)
SB 396 requires law enforcement agencies to obtain search warrants to access electronic information, data, location information, and other identifying information of subscribers and customers, except in specified circumstances. The bill aims to enhance privacy protections by limiting law enforcement access to personal data without judicial oversight. It is part of broader efforts to regulate surveillance practices and safeguard digital privacy. The bill was referred to a committee for further study and has not yet been enacted.
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