Enacts certain provisions governing the confidentiality of certain personal information of a donor, member or volunteer of a nonprofit organization. (BDR 19-605)
Impact
If enacted, AB258 would significantly alter the legislative landscape regarding personal data collection and management within the context of nonprofit organizations. It establishes strict guidelines for how government entities can handle personal information and reinforces the notion that such data is not public record. This could lead to fewer transparency requirements for nonprofits and potentially shield their supporters from public scrutiny, which supporters of the bill argue is essential for protecting individual privacy and encouraging charitable contributions.
Summary
Assembly Bill 258 aims to enhance the confidentiality of personal information related to donors, members, or volunteers of nonprofit organizations. The bill mandates that government entities must maintain this information in a confidential manner, prohibiting them from requiring or disclosing any such personal identifiers without explicit exceptions. This legislation is positioned within existing laws that govern how governmental bodies interact with personal data and aims to bolster privacy protections for individuals engaged with nonprofit activities.
Contention
The bill has sparked debate among stakeholders, particularly regarding the balance between transparency in nonprofit funding and the privacy rights of individuals. Proponents advocate for the bill as a necessary measure to protect individuals who support nonprofit causes, arguing that such protections could lead to increased donations without fear of backlash. Opponents, however, may raise concerns that the bill undermines accountability and transparency in nonprofit operations, advocating for a system where donor information could still be available to the public to ensure that charitable funds are used appropriately.
Enacts certain provisions governing the confidentiality of certain personal information of a donor, member or volunteer of a nonprofit organization. (BDR 19-605)
Relating to the prohibited release by a public agency of personal affiliation information regarding the members, supporters, or volunteers of or donors to certain nonprofit organizations; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to the prohibited release by a public agency of personal affiliation information regarding the members, supporters, or volunteers of or donors to certain nonprofit organizations; creating a criminal offense.
Provides immunity from civil liability for certain acts and omissions of volunteer security personnel of a religious organization under certain circumstances. (BDR 3-322)
Makes appropriations to the Other State Education Programs Account for allocation to certain nonprofit organizations for the creation and maintenance of school gardens and to certain other nonprofit organizations. (BDR S-539)
Campaign contributions; require disclosure of certain contributions from nonprofit organizations to campaigns; prohibit contributions from nonprofit organizations to PACs
Requiring the legislature to convene an extraordinary session if an executive order of the president of the United States freezes federal aid to the state.
Requiring the legislature to convene an extraordinary session if an executive order of the president of the United States freezes federal aid to the state.
Enacts certain provisions governing the confidentiality of certain personal information of a donor, member or volunteer of a nonprofit organization. (BDR 19-605)