Technology (Data Privacy)

in committee · Iowa · House Feb 23, 2026

HSB 665: 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 (HSB 665) creates a process for individuals whose personal information was misused in business filings to request removal. It allows people to submit a sworn affidavit if their name, address, or email was listed as a registered agent or business address without authorization. The Secretary of State must then remove the unauthorized information from the filing and notify the business. Additionally, the bill empowers the Secretary to issue interrogatories to investigate potential fraud, with businesses facing administrative dissolution if they fail to respond or admit violations. This directly affects business owners and individuals whose personal data was improperly included in Iowa business records.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates process to remove unauthorized personal data (name/address/email) from business filings, directly protecting data privacy per topic description.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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introduced · Iowa · House Feb 23, 2026

HF 2685: 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 2685 establishes Iowa's first statewide standards for student instructional technology in elementary schools (K-5). It limits digital instruction to 60 minutes daily, excluding uses like IEP-required technology, teacher demonstrations, assessments, and computer science classes. School districts must adopt written policies detailing daily limits, digital tools used, and parental opt-out rights for reduced screen time, and publish these policies online. The bill also requires transparency around one-to-one device programs, including data practices and parental choice options, but excludes online learning programs.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill imposes 60-minute daily limit on digital instruction in K-5 schools, restricting technology use in classrooms with specific exceptions.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyImposes 60-minute daily limit on elementary student digital instruction, restricting technology use in schools per bill's core provisions.95% confidence

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

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in committee · Iowa · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SF 2269: A bill for an act appropriating moneys to Iowa state university of science and technology for use by the Iowa nutrient research center in supporting the Iowa water quality information systems.

This bill appropriates $500,000 from Iowa's water quality infrastructure fund for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The funds will support the Iowa Nutrient Research Center in administering the Iowa Water Quality Information Systems, specifically using sensor technology to collect data on nutrient impacts. The primary purpose is to monitor how nutrients affect the state's surface waters, including rivers and lakes. This directly affects the data collection and monitoring capabilities of the Iowa Nutrient Research Center and the state's water quality management efforts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $500k from water quality fund to fund Iowa State's water quality monitoring, advancing public infrastructure spending within state budget framework.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds Iowa Nutrient Research Center to monitor nutrient impacts on water quality via sensor technology, directly advancing environmental data collection for surface water protection.92% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds sensor technology for water quality data collection, directly supporting tech application in environmental monitoring per bill's summary and subjects list.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality Data Privacy

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in committee · Iowa · House Jan 14, 2026

HF 2048: A bill for an act relating to personal data processing practices for companies, and making civil penalties applicable.

HF 2048 requires companies processing personal data for 5,000+ Iowa residents annually to obtain clear consent before using data, disclose how data will be used (including for automated decisions), and limit collection to what’s necessary. It grants Iowa residents the right to access, correct, delete their data, and revoke consent at any time. Companies must implement security measures to protect data and face civil penalties of up to $7,500 per violation for breaches or noncompliance. The bill applies to commercial data processing but exempts law enforcement, de-identified data, and public information.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires company consent, data disclosure, consumer data rights, and security measures - strengthening privacy protections in technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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introduced · Iowa · Legislature

5534XD: Business Entity Filings, Fraudulent Filings (5534XD) - Secretary of State

This Iowa bill (5534XD) creates a process for removing unauthorized personal information from business filings. It allows individuals whose name, address, or email was used without permission as a business's registered agent or office to submit a sworn affidavit, prompting the Secretary of State to remove that information from public records. The bill also grants the Secretary authority to investigate suspected fraudulent filings by sending written questions (interrogatories) to businesses, with non-response or admission of violations leading to administrative dissolution. It directly affects business entities (specifically partnerships and limited partnerships) and individuals whose personal data was misused in filings.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects data privacy by enabling removal of unauthorized personal information from public business filings, directly aligning with topic's data privacy focus.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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in committee · Iowa · House Jan 29, 2026

HF 2204: A bill for an act relating to the requirements for chatbot deployers, including required protocols, limitations on data collection, and requirements for minors to interact with artificial intelligence companions and therapeutic chatbots, and providing civil penalties, punitive penalties, and civil causes of action.

HF 2204 regulates chatbot developers and companies (called "deployers") that make AI chatbots publicly available. It requires deployers to implement safety protocols to detect and mitigate harm, limit user data collection to what's necessary, and verify users' ages to prevent minors from accessing certain chatbots. Specifically, it bans AI companions that simulate emotional bonds from being used by minors without age verification, prohibits impersonating people without permission (with limited exceptions), and sets strict rules for therapeutic chatbots (like mental health tools) to include disclaimers, professional recommendations, and safety testing. Violations can result in civil penalties up to $2,500 per incident or allow minors to sue for damages. The law does not apply to generic chatbots offering only basic responses without creating emotional connections.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates AI chatbots with data privacy limits, age verification for minors, and safety protocols to protect users and prevent harm.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Data Privacy Online Safety

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in committee · Iowa · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SSB 3085: A bill for an act relating to private entity requirements concerning biometric data, and providing civil penalties.

This Iowa bill (SSB 3085) regulates how private businesses handle biometric data - such as fingerprints, facial scans, or voice recordings - of individuals. It requires private entities to create public retention policies (capping data storage at 3 years), obtain written consent before collecting data, and prohibit selling or profiting from such data. Businesses must also secure biometric data using industry-standard protections equivalent to those for passwords. The law excludes employer use of employee biometric data and imposes escalating civil penalties: $1,000 for a first violation, up to $10,000 for repeated violations.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates biometric data collection requiring consent, limiting retention, and prohibiting sales - strengthening consumer privacy protections in technology.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · Iowa · Senate Feb 11, 2025

SF 51: A bill for an act limiting the release of personal information maintained by the department of transportation to out-of-state persons, and making penalties applicable.

This bill restricts Iowa's Department of Transportation (DOT) from sharing personal driver information (like name, address, or phone number) with out-of-state individuals or agencies, except in specific cases. It prohibits releasing such data to prevent out-of-state enforcement of traffic violations (e.g., fines or penalties), unless a court orders it or the driver provides written consent. Exceptions allow law enforcement, licensed investigators, or state agencies within Iowa to access the data for official duties. Violating this law is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a $105-$855 fine. The bill directly affects Iowa drivers whose data could be misused by out-of-state entities and the DOT's data-sharing practices.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill restricts sharing personal driver data without consent, directly enhancing data privacy protections under technology policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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in committee · Iowa · House Mar 7, 2025

HF 201: A bill for an act relating to harassment by the dissemination, publication, distribution, or posting of personal information, and making penalties applicable.

HF 201 creates a new criminal offense for sharing someone's personal information without consent to harass them. It prohibits purposefully distributing details like home addresses, phone numbers, email, social media, or work locations with intent to threaten, intimidate, or alarm the person or encourage others to do so. Violations are classified as aggravated misdemeanors, punishable by fines up to $8,540 or up to two years in jail. This law directly affects individuals who share others' private details online or offline to cause harm, providing a specific legal remedy for this form of harassment.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates new criminal offense for harassment via personal info sharing, protecting privacy rights and aligning with civil rights protections in criminal justice.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prohibits non-consensual sharing of personal data to prevent harassment, directly strengthening data privacy protections under technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy Social Media

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passed · Iowa · Senate May 15, 2025

SF 35: A bill for an act relating to harassment by the dissemination, publication, distribution, or posting of personal information, and making penalties applicable.

SF 35 expands the definition of harassment to include the unauthorized sharing of personal information. This bill directly affects individuals whose private contact or identity details are shared without their consent, as well as those who engage in such actions. It specifies that a person commits harassment if they purposefully disseminate, publish, distribute, or post another person's personal information without consent, intending to threaten, intimidate, annoy, or alarm them or encourage others to do so. "Personal information" is broadly defined to include contact details like home address, phone numbers, email, social media profiles, place of employment, and photographic depictions. Violations of this provision are classified as harassment in the first degree, an aggravated misdemeanor.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by creating new misdemeanor offense for unauthorized sharing of personal information, increasing penalties for harassment.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prohibits unauthorized sharing of personal information, directly strengthening data privacy protections against harassment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy Social Media

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