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Can you summarize 325 ILCS 17?
CHILDREN > Children's Privacy Protection and Parental Empowerment Act.
Short Summary
The Children’s Privacy Protection and Parental Empowerment Act governs the protection of children’s personal information. It applies to individuals under the age of 16, as well as parents, step-parents, and legal guardians. The Act defines ‘personal information’ as a person’s name, address, telephone number, driver’s license number, state identification card, social security number, or any other information that can be used to locate or contact a specific individual. However, personal information does not include public records, court records, information found in publicly available sources, or any other information that is not known to concern a child. The Act prohibits the sale or purchase of personal information concerning a child without parental consent, except when the sale or purchase is made under a lawful criminal or civil investigation. The Act is considered a violation of the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act, but it does not provide any private right of action. The Act does not specify penalties for non-compliance or violation of its provisions.
Whom does it apply to?
Individuals under the age of 16, parents, step-parents, and legal guardians
What does it govern?
Protection of children's personal information
What are exemptions?
Personal information that is considered public records, court records, information found in publicly available sources, or any other information that is not known to concern a child
What are the Penalties?
The Act does not specify penalties for non-compliance or violation of its provisions.
Jurisdiction
Illinois