New Illinois Law Gives Public Officials Power to Scrub Personal Information from Internet – Mahomet Daily

New Illinois Law Gives Public Officials Power to Scrub Personal Information from Internet – Mahomet Daily

The Public Official Safety and Privacy Act gives public officials—including judges, state’s attorneys, and election commissioners—the power to curate their digital footprint. The law further allows public officials to use campaign funds to pay for personal security systems, cameras, and physical barriers at their residences.