Illinois § 30

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 30, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 30.

Applicability. This Act does not do any of the following: (1) Limit the authority of a law enforcement agency to obtain any content or information from an operator as authorized by law or under a court order. (2) Limit the ability of an operator to use student data, including covered information, for adaptive learning or customized student learning purposes. (3) Apply to general audience Internet websites, general audience online services, general audience online applications, or general audience mobile applications, even if login credentials created for an operator's site, service, or application may be used to access those general audience sites, services, or applications. (4) Limit service providers from providing Internet connectivity to schools or students and their families. (5) Prohibit an operator of an Internet website, online service, online application, or mobile application from marketing educational products directly to parents if the marketing did not result from the use of covered information obtained by the operator through the provision of services covered under this Act. (6) Impose a duty upon a provider of an electronic store, gateway, marketplace, or other means of purchasing or downloading software or applications to review or enforce compliance with this Act on those applications or software. (7) Impose a duty upon a provider of an interactive computer service to review or enforce compliance with this Act by third-party content providers. (8) Prohibit students from downloading, exporting, transferring, saving, or maintaining their own student data or documents. (9) Supersede the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, the Illinois School Student Records Act, or any rules adopted pursuant to those Acts. (10) Prohibit an operator or school from producing and distributing, free or for consideration, student class photos and yearbooks to the school, students, parents, or individuals authorized by parents and to no others, in accordance with the terms of a written agreement between the operator and the school. (Source: P.A. 100-315, eff. 8-24-17; 101-516, eff. 7-1-21.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 30

What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 30 cover?

Section 30 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 § 30?

A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 30" (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?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Illinois official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Illinois attorney.

How does Illinois § 30 apply to my situation?

Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Illinois can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.

Sources & Verification

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