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Jim RosicaFebruary 24, 2016

Legislation that would protect one’s “digital assets” after death has been passed by the Florida Legislature. The bill (SB 494) now heads to Gov. Rick Scott‘s desk after the House passed it 116-0 Wednesday. The Senate previously approved it on a 36-0 vote. Under the bill, someone of a person’s choosing could have access to and control their financial […]

Jim RosicaFebruary 2, 2016

Legislation that would protect one’s “digital assets” after death has been passed by the Florida Senate. Senators unanimously OK’d the bill (SB 494) on Tuesday with a 36-0 vote, sending it to the House. Under the bill, someone of a person’s choosing could have access to and control their financial accounts, social media and almost anything else the person has […]

Jim RosicaJanuary 14, 2016

Legislation that would protect one’s “digital assets” after death has cleared its second of three review panels. The Senate Committee on Fiscal Policy unanimously OK’d the bill (SB 494) on Thursday. Under the bill, someone of a person’s choosing could have access to and control their financial accounts, social media and almost anything else the person has online after their […]

Jim RosicaNovember 17, 2015

Legislation that would protect one’s “digital assets” after death easily cleared its first review committee on Tuesday. The Senate Judiciary committee unanimously OK’d the bill (SB 494) on a 9-0 vote. Under the bill, someone of your choosing could have access to and control your financial accounts, social media and anything else you have online after your death. […]

Phil AmmannApril 15, 2015

Try as we might, there is no way to hide from two guarantees in life: death and taxes. In the digital age, Internet advocates say Florida lawmakers are taking on death, to make sure privacy rights die with you. NetChoice — a trade association of online businesses and consumers — Wednesday announced its latest Internet […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 11, 2015

If there is one keyword for the digital age, it is “privacy.” From social media trolls and revenge porn to thieves eyeing to steal identities, the way private digital information spreads on the Internet is possibly the most burning issue of our times. An added wrinkle is the fact our digital identity sticks around much longer […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 10, 2015

If there is one keyword for the digital age, it is privacy. From social media trolls and revenge porn to thieves eyeing to steal identities, the way private digital information spreads on the Internet is possibly the most burning issue of our times. An added wrinkle is the fact our digital identity sticks around much longer […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 10, 2015

If there is one keyword for the digital age, it is privacy. From social media trolls and revenge porn to thieves eyeing to steal identities, the way private digital information spreads on the Internet is possibly the most burning issue of our times. An added wrinkle is the fact our digital identity sticks around much longer […]

Tag: Florida Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act
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