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AB 322

Precise geolocation information.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Cecilia Aguiar-Curry and 5 co-sponsors

AB 322 requires California businesses to obtain consent before collecting precise location data from individuals and establishes privacy protections for geolocation information.

In committee: Held under submission.
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Bill Summary · AB 322

Legislative bill overview

AB 322 establishes regulations governing the collection, use, and sharing of precise geolocation information by businesses and service providers in California. The bill likely creates privacy protections and disclosure requirements for entities that track individuals' locations through mobile devices, apps, or connected services.

Why is this important

As location tracking becomes increasingly embedded in everyday technology—from ride-sharing apps to retail analytics—individuals have limited visibility into how their movement data is collected and sold. This bill addresses a significant privacy gap by potentially requiring consent and transparency, affecting millions of Californians' digital privacy rights and limiting data broker activities.

Potential points of contention

  • Business compliance costs: Companies argue implementation expenses for tracking consent and data management systems will be substantial, potentially raising service costs for consumers
  • Definition ambiguity: Disagreement likely exists over what constitutes "precise" geolocation versus approximate location data, and which business models would be exempted
  • Law enforcement access: Tensions between privacy advocates seeking strong protections and law enforcement agencies needing location data for investigations and public safety operations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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