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California Drone Privacy & Surveillance (2026)

Restricted: California Civil Code 1708.8 imposes civil liability for entering another's airspace (incl.

RestrictedVerified Jul 7, 2026

California Civil Code 1708.8 imposes civil liability for entering another's airspace (incl. by drone) to capture images of private activity without consent.

Official source: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov →

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