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HB 1362

Privacy protections in public institutions.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joanna King

HB 1362 mandates Indiana public institutions establish privacy standards for collecting and protecting personal data with enforcement mechanisms and penalties.

Authored by Representative King
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Bill Summary · HB 1362

Legislative bill overview

HB 1362 establishes privacy protections for individuals interacting with Indiana public institutions, including schools, universities, and government agencies. The bill creates standards for how these institutions collect, store, and share personal data, with enforcement mechanisms and potential penalties for violations.

Why is this important

Public institutions hold sensitive information about millions of Hoosiers—from student records to healthcare data to driver information. Without clear privacy standards, this data can be misused, sold to third parties, or exposed through breaches. This bill addresses growing public concern about data security and institutional accountability in the digital age.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and definition ambiguity: The bill's exact definition of "personal data" and which institutions are covered may face debate; overly broad definitions could create compliance burdens, while narrow ones could leave gaps.
  • Compliance costs: Public institutions may argue that implementing new privacy systems requires significant taxpayer funding, creating budget pressures during constrained fiscal periods.
  • Law enforcement access: Tension between privacy protections and legitimate government needs (law enforcement investigations, child safety issues) could emerge during committee review.

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

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