Committee Hears Privacy and Practicality Concerns on Age‑Verification Bill for Pornographic Websites Senate Bill 648 would require verification on predominantly pornographic websites; sponsor emphasized privacy protections while tech and free‑speech advocates warned about data retention risks and enforcement practicality.

A controversial age-verification bill for pornographic websites is stirring up fierce debates over privacy, data security, and potential censorship in New Hampshire.

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Rep. Heath Howard says new bill would make privacy the default for sensitive health data HB 13 17 would require explicit informed written consent, limit disclosures to statute/court order or necessary care coordination, require data minimization and authorize civil enforcement by the attorney general. DHHS recommended minor statutory placement and HIPAA‑alignment edits; disability advocates urged stronger consent and transparency.

A groundbreaking bill in New Hampshire aims to make privacy the default for sensitive health data, ensuring that personal information can only be shared with explicit consent or for essential care coordination.

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NH committee hears bill to limit drone surveillance, agencies seek clarifications A bill to create statutory privacy protections against drone surveillance drew support from residents and concern from law- enforcement and industry witnesses who urged clearer exceptions for public-safety, infrastructure and business uses.

A New Hampshire Senate committee is debating a bill aimed at protecting residents from invasive drone surveillance, but concerns over exceptions for public safety and industry use are stirring a heated discussion.

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Committee votes to retain key bills amid privacy concerns in small communities Committee supports retaining House Bill 1 and Senate Bill 182 while discussing privacy issues.

New Hampshire lawmakers are grappling with critical privacy concerns in maternal health data, revealing the challenges of confidentiality in tight-knit communities.

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