California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 8 — Special Business RegulationsChapter 33 — Anti-Phishing Act of 2005Section 22948.2
It shall be unlawful for any person, by means of a Web page, electronic mail message, or otherwise through use of the Internet, to solicit, request, or take any action to induce another person to provide identifying information by representing itself to be a business without the authority or approval of the business.
Notes
Prohibits any person from using a web page, electronic mail message, or other Internet means to solicit, request, or induce another person to provide identifying information by representing itself as a business without that business authority or approval. The prohibition targets the unauthorized business representation used to obtain the identifying information.
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