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Subscriber information in California Criminal Law

Current through 2026 California legislative session

In California criminal law, “Subscriber 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 “Subscriber information” mean in California criminal law?

“Subscriber information” means the name, street address, telephone number, email address, or similar contact information provided by the subscriber to the service provider to establish or maintain an account or communication channel, a subscriber or account number or identifier, the length of service, and the types of services used by a user of or subscriber to a service provider. (Cal. Penal Code § 1546)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.