SF 2912 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Geolocation and smartphone monitoring of another prohibition in certain circumstances

This bill prohibits installing apps on another person's smartphone that collect or share their geolocation, texts, microphone, or camera data without explicit consent. It requires apps to visibly display tracking permissions and mandates two-factor authentication for installation and every 30 days to verify user identity. The law allows individuals to sue if their data was recorded or shared without consent, while exempting parents tracking minors, schools with notice, employers with written disclosure, and law enforcement under court orders. It directly affects smartphone users, app developers, and entities collecting device data, aiming to prevent unauthorized surveillance.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 24, 2025 Last action Mar 24, 2025
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Mar 24, 2025
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Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection
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Mar 24, 2025
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