Technology (Data Privacy)

in committee · Iowa · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SSB 3165: A bill for an act providing for certain business entities acting under the jurisdiction of the secretary of state by providing for the removal of information from a filing based on a sworn affidavit and administrative dissolution based on the response to interrogatories.

This bill (SSB 3165) creates a process for individuals to remove their personal information (like address or email) from Iowa business filings if it was added without their permission. It allows people to submit a sworn affidavit identifying the business and the unauthorized details, prompting the Secretary of State to remove that information from public records at no cost. The bill also gives the Secretary authority to send written questions (interrogatories) to businesses suspected of fraud, with a 21-day response deadline; failure to respond or admitting violations could lead to administrative dissolution of the business. It directly affects business owners and individuals whose personal data is misused in filings, providing a concrete mechanism for correcting errors or fraud.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEnables removal of unauthorized personal data from public business records, directly strengthening data privacy protections as defined in the topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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died · Iowa · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SF 2402: A bill for an act providing for certain business entities acting under the jurisdiction of the secretary of state by providing for the removal of information from a filing based on a sworn affidavit and administrative dissolution based on the response to interrogatories.

SF 2402 allows business entities in Iowa to remove unauthorized personal information (like addresses or email) from Secretary of State filings using a sworn statement. If a person’s details were mistakenly listed as a business’s registered agent or office without permission, they can submit a notarized affidavit to request removal, with the Secretary of State required to delete the info if verified. The bill also gives the Secretary authority to send written questions (interrogatories) to businesses suspected of fraud; failure to respond within 21 days automatically counts as admitting a violation, potentially leading to forced dissolution. This directly affects businesses whose filings contain misused personal data and businesses under investigation for potential fraud.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAllows removal of unauthorized personal data (e.g., addresses) from public business filings via sworn affidavit, directly protecting individual data privacy in digital records.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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in committee · Iowa · House Feb 23, 2026

HSB 743: A bill for an act establishing procedures and requirements for reverse-location information searches by law enforcement or any governmental entity.

This Iowa bill (HSB 743) establishes new rules for law enforcement to obtain "reverse-location information" - historical location data from multiple electronic devices within a specific geographic area (a "geofence") during a crime investigation. It requires law enforcement to obtain a judicially approved warrant for such searches, only when investigating violent felonies with an imminent public safety threat, and mandates that all collected device data be anonymized before release. The bill also requires detailed warrant applications including maps of the geofence, clear notices about the broad data collection, and evidence of probable cause. These provisions directly affect law enforcement practices and protect the privacy of individuals whose devices may be incidentally captured in such searches.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires judicial warrants for geofence searches, mandates data anonymization, and limits use to violent felonies with public safety threats, enhancing privacy protections and law enforcement accountability.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires warrants and anonymization for law enforcement location data searches, strengthening privacy protections for digital device information.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Data Privacy

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in committee · Iowa · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SF 2278: A bill for an act prohibiting personalized algorithmic pricing and surveillance pricing at certain food retail establishments, and providing civil penalties.

SF 2278 prohibits large food retail stores (over 15,000 sq ft selling primarily food) from using personalized algorithmic pricing or surveillance pricing based on consumer data. It requires clear disclosure ("THIS PRICE WAS SET BY AN ALGORITHM USING YOUR PERSONAL DATA") when algorithmic pricing is used, bans electronic shelf labels for personalized pricing, and prohibits using data about minors (<17) or protected class characteristics (like race or gender) to set prices. Retailers must use physical price tags instead of digital displays for non-promotional pricing and cannot withhold discounts based on protected class data. The law applies only to qualifying food retailers, excluding financial services and insurers.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits algorithmic pricing using consumer data, mandates disclosure, bans use of sensitive data, directly advancing data privacy protections through tech regulation.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · Iowa · House Feb 18, 2026

HF 2427: A bill for an act relating to the request for redaction of personally identifiable information from electronic documents displayed for public access by county assessors and county recorders.

HF 2427 updates Iowa law to allow additional officials to request removal of their names from public online documents maintained by county assessors and recorders. Currently, law enforcement personnel can request this redaction; the bill adds U.S. Senators, Representatives, statewide elected officials, state legislators, and local partisan elected officials to that list. County offices must redact the requester's name from electronic documents displayed online upon such a request. This change directly affects those officials seeking to protect their personal information in public records.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill enhances data privacy by allowing redaction of officials' PII from public online records, aligning with data privacy protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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passed · Iowa · House Mar 26, 2026

HF 2546: A bill for an act modifying the duties of the department of education related to electronic systems, and including effective date provisions.

HF 2546 requires Iowa's Department of Education to create a statewide data collection system for schools. The system must standardize electronic data sharing between school districts, nonpublic schools, and area education agencies, ensuring student data privacy while enabling seamless transfer of records like enrollment, assessments, and special education information. It also mandates modernizing the Department's electronic systems, including a portal by 2027 for schools to validate data, check enrollments, and access a live data dictionary. This bill directly affects all Iowa school districts, nonpublic schools, area education agencies, and the Department of Education by changing how they handle and share student data. The law specifies the system must collect only necessary data, maintain data ownership with schools, and avoid requiring purchase of specific software.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires statewide data system for standardized school data sharing, enhancing record transfer and privacy, supporting educational administration efficiency.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates student data privacy protections in statewide electronic systems, directly aligning with tech privacy safeguards per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Special Education Data Privacy

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passed · Iowa · House Mar 11, 2026

HF 2645: A bill for an act relating to the establishment of an electronic court notification system.

HF 2645 requires Iowa's state court administrator to establish an opt-out electronic notification system for criminal cases by July 1, 2027. The system will send text messages to people involved in criminal cases - including defendants, victims, witnesses, and their attorneys - providing reminders for court dates, fee notifications, and payment options. It mandates clear opt-out options, protects nonpublic case information, and limits system use to enrolled individuals. The bill does not require participation, and the system may be run by Iowa courts or a qualified outside vendor.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires data protection for nonpublic case information in electronic notifications, aligning with privacy safeguards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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in committee · Iowa · House Feb 23, 2026

HF 2451: A bill for an act relating to student instructional technology standards, including elementary school digital instruction limits, technology use policies, and governance of one-to-one digital device programs.

HF 2451 sets a 60-minute daily limit on digital instruction for Iowa students in kindergarten through fifth grade, excluding uses like IEP-required technology, teacher demonstrations, or state assessments. It requires school districts to adopt written technology use policies for these grades, including daily limits, a list of digital platforms, parent opt-out rights, and a statement that technology should support foundational learning. The bill also mandates a technology adoption checklist for one-to-one device programs, covering instructional purpose, age appropriateness, content filtering, and student data practices. These policies and checklists must be published online for public access. The bill applies to all school districts, charter schools, and innovation school zones in Iowa.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts digital instruction time to 60 minutes daily in K-5 and mandates policies limiting tech use, aligning with OPPOSE indicators of restricting educational technology access.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyImposes 60-minute daily digital instruction limit for K-5, mandates restrictions on tech use, and requires opt-out policies, directly limiting technology integration in schools.92% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Special Education Teachers Data Privacy Online Safety

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in committee · Iowa · House Feb 19, 2026

HSB 732: A bill for an act relating to the establishment of an electronic court notification system.

This bill requires Iowa's state court administrator to create an electronic court notification system by July 1, 2027, for all criminal cases. It directly affects people involved in criminal proceedings - including defendants, victims, witnesses, and their attorneys - by sending them text-based alerts about court dates, fees, and other case events. The system must include a simple opt-out option, protect sensitive case information, and limit notifications to enrolled users. It can be run by Iowa courts or a qualified external provider, replacing paper notices with digital updates for greater efficiency.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires data protection for sensitive case information in electronic notifications, aligning with data privacy standards within court technology implementation.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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in committee · Iowa · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SF 2397: A bill for an act relating to a public entity’s purchase or collection of health information from an entity not subject to the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

This bill prohibits Iowa public agencies from purchasing or collecting health information from entities not covered by federal HIPAA privacy rules, regardless of whether individuals consented to share their data. It directly affects public agencies (like state or local government offices) by restricting their ability to obtain health data from non-HIPAA sources, such as private health apps or unregulated businesses. The key provision explicitly bans such data collection or purchase, defining "health information" using federal standards and "public agency" per Iowa law. The bill aims to limit government access to sensitive health data outside established federal privacy protections. It does not change individual privacy rights but restricts how public entities may gather health information from certain third parties.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits public agencies from collecting non-HIPAA health data, protecting patient privacy rights within healthcare data handling.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits public agencies from collecting health data from non-HIPAA sources, strengthening data privacy protections in technology contexts like health apps and unregulated businesses.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Data Privacy

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