AB 1337: Information Practices Act of 1977.

this bill aims to amend the information practices act of 1977 to expand its provisions on information privacy. it removes the exemption for local agencies and revises the definition of personal information. the bill prohibits agencies from using personal information for purposes other than those for which it was collected, except as required or authorized by state law. it also restricts the disclosure of personal information in certain circumstances and makes negligent violations of the act a cause for discipline. the bill removes the requirement for economic loss or personal injury to be caused by the wrongful disclosure of medical, psychiatric, or psychological information. it also makes legislative findings to demonstrate the interest protected by the limitation and the need for protecting that interest.