California legal term
Personal information in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “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 “Personal information” mean in California criminal law?
“Personal information” means any information that identifies a child and that would suffice to locate and contact the child, including, but not limited to, the name, postal or electronic mail address, telephone number, social security number, date of birth, physical description of the child, or family income. (Cal. Penal Code § 637.9)
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