Illinois § 16-31
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 16-31, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-31.
Transmission of personal identifying information. (a) A person commits transmission of personal identifying information if he or she is not a party to a transaction that involves the use of a financial transaction device and knowingly: (i) secretly or surreptitiously photographs, or otherwise captures or records, electronically or by any other means, personal identifying information from the transaction without the consent of the person whose information is photographed or otherwise captured, recorded, distributed, disseminated, or transmitted, or (ii) distributes, disseminates, or transmits, electronically or by any other means, personal identifying information from the transaction without the consent of the person whose information is photographed, or otherwise captured, recorded, distributed, disseminated, or transmitted. (b) This Section does not: (1) prohibit the capture or transmission of personal identifying information in the ordinary and lawful course of business; (2) apply to a peace officer of this State, or of the federal government, or the officer's agent, while in the lawful performance of the officer's duties; (3) prohibit a person from being charged with, convicted of, or punished for any other violation of law committed by that person while violating or attempting to violate this Section. (c) Sentence. A person who violates this Section is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. (Source: P.A. 97-597, eff. 1-1-12.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 16-31
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 16-31 cover?
Section 16-31 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 16-31?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 16-31" (Illinois). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 16-31 apply to my situation?
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