Revises provisions relating to the disclosure of certain records stored on the Internet. (BDR 15-768)

AB 172 expands Nevada's definition of "provider of Internet service" to include companies offering remote computing services like cloud storage (e.g., Google Drive or Dropbox). This change directly affects cloud service providers, requiring them to comply with state disclosure rules for user data under subpoenas and mandating confidentiality for certain information. The bill aligns Nevada law with federal standards (18 U.S.C. § 2701-2713) by treating remote computing services the same as traditional Internet access providers. Violating these provisions would make a provider guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by up to $500 in fines. The bill does not alter federal law but extends existing state requirements to cover modern cloud-based services.