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confidential personal information in California Criminal Law

Current through 2026 California legislative session

In California criminal law, “confidential personal information” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.

What does “confidential personal information” mean in California criminal law?

“confidential personal information” includes, but is not limited to, an address, telephone number, driver’s license or California Identification Card number, social security number, date of birth, place of employment, employee identification number, mother’s maiden name, demand deposit account number, savings or checking account number, or credit card number. (Cal. Penal Code § 964)

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