What is California Government Code 6254.21?
In January 2006, the California legislature enacted Government Code 6254.21. The Code states that a person or business shall not publicly post on the Internet, the home address and telephone number of any elected or appointed official, if that official has made a written demand not to disclose this information. The Code applies to public safety officers, including police officers, correctional officers, probation officers and parole officers. In addition, the Code applies to judges and commissioners, district attorneys, public defenders, members of the legislature, city council members and federal prosecutors.
