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AB 2007

Youth programs: identifying information of youth.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rebecca Bauer-Kahan and 2 co-sponsors

AB 2007 establishes privacy standards and restrictions on how California youth programs collect, use, and share personal identifying information about minor participants.

Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
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Bill Summary · AB 2007

Legislative bill overview

AB 2007 addresses the collection, use, and protection of identifying information from youth participating in state-funded or state-operated programs. The bill establishes requirements for how youth programs must handle personal data, likely including restrictions on data sharing, mandated privacy protections, and potential limitations on how information can be used beyond the program's stated purposes.

Why is this important

Youth privacy has become increasingly critical as programs collect more digital data on minors. Establishing clear standards for identifying information protects vulnerable populations from unauthorized data sharing, misuse, or sale to third parties. This affects thousands of California youth in after-school programs, sports initiatives, educational services, and social services.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition scope: Disagreement over what constitutes "identifying information" (social security numbers, IP addresses, biometric data, etc.) and which programs are covered
  • Operational burden: Questions about compliance costs for smaller nonprofits and community organizations running youth programs versus larger institutions
  • Data utility vs. privacy: Tension between researchers, educators, and social service providers who argue some data-sharing enables better services versus privacy advocates demanding maximum restrictions

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

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