California Codes, Civil Code - CIV, Division 3 — Obligations, Part 4 — Obligations Arising from Particular Transactions, Title 1.8 — Personal Data, Chapter 1 — Information Practices Act of 1977, Article 12 — Construction With Other Laws, Section 1798.77
Each agency shall ensure that no record containing personal information shall be modified, transferred, or destroyed to avoid compliance with any of the provisions of this chapter. In the event that an agency fails to comply with the provisions of this section, an individual may bring a civil action and seek the appropriate remedies and damages in accordance with the provisions of Article 9 (commencing with Section 1798.45).
An agency shall not remove or destroy personal information about an individual who has requested access to the information before allowing the individual access to the record containing the information.
Notes
Prohibits an agency from modifying, transferring, or destroying records containing personal information to avoid complying with the chapter, and prohibits removing or destroying requested information before allowing access. An individual may bring a civil action for appropriate remedies and damages under the referenced article if the agency violates these duties.
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