{ "batch": "241-arizona-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r241_arizona_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_az_official_statutes", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Arizona's own official statute site", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Arizona Revised Statutes are the official codified laws of Arizona maintained by the Arizona State Legislature", "body": "Arizona Revised Statutes are the official codified laws of Arizona maintained by the Arizona State Legislature\n\nWhat Arizona State Legislature actually says:\n\n“# Arizona Revised Statutes\n\nThe Arizona Revised Statutes have been updated to include the revised sections from the 57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session. Please note that the next update of this compilation will not take place until after the conclusion of the 58th Legislature, 1st Regular Session, which convenes in January 2027.”\n\nNote: This is the anchor record showing Arizona's official statute site as required.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.azleg.gov/arstitle/", "last_verified": "2026-09-23", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arizona State Legislature", "evidence_quote": "# Arizona Revised Statutes\n\nThe Arizona Revised Statutes have been updated to include the revised sections from the 57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session. Please note that the next update of this compilation will not take place until after the conclusion of the 58th Legislature, 1st Regular Session, which convenes in January 2027.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "241-arizona-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "Arizona Revised Statutes", "topic": "Arizona's own official statute site", "applies_to_country": "us-az", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-az" ], "platform": "arizonastatelegislature", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r241_arizona_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_az_13_1425_criminal", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Criminal counterpart and penalty class for non-consensual intimate image disclosure", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] ARS 13-1425(C) classifies violations as Class 5 felony, Class 4 felony if disclosed by electronic means, or Class 1 misdemeanor if person threatens to disclose but does not disclose", "body": "ARS 13-1425(C) classifies violations as Class 5 felony, Class 4 felony if disclosed by electronic means, or Class 1 misdemeanor if person threatens to disclose but does not disclose\n\nWhat Arizona State Legislature actually says:\n\n“C. A violation of this section is a class 5 felony, except that a violation of this section is a: 1. Class 4 felony if the image is disclosed by electronic means. 2. Class 1 misdemeanor if a person threatens to disclose but does not disclose an image that if disclosed would be a violation of this section or if the image is a realistic pictorial representation.”\n\nNote: Criminal penalty class recorded verbatim from statute", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.azleg.gov/ars/13/01425.htm", "last_verified": "2026-09-23", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arizona State Legislature", "evidence_quote": "C. A violation of this section is a class 5 felony, except that a violation of this section is a: 1. Class 4 felony if the image is disclosed by electronic means. 2. Class 1 misdemeanor if a person threatens to disclose but does not disclose an image that if disclosed would be a violation of this section or if the image is a realistic pictorial representation.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "241-arizona-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "ARS 13-1425 - Unlawful disclosure of intimate images", "topic": "Criminal counterpart and penalty class for non-consensual intimate image disclosure", "applies_to_country": "us-az", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-az" ], "platform": "arizonastatelegislature", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r241_arizona_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_az_12_741_civil", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Civil remedy for non-consensual intimate image distribution", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] ARS 12-741(H) provides prevailing plaintiff may recover economic and noneconomic damages, statutory damages of not more than $10,000 per defendant, monetary gain by defendant, punitive damages, reasonable attorney fees and costs, and injunctive relief", "body": "ARS 12-741(H) provides prevailing plaintiff may recover economic and noneconomic damages, statutory damages of not more than $10,000 per defendant, monetary gain by defendant, punitive damages, reasonable attorney fees and costs, and injunctive relief\n\nWhat Arizona State Legislature actually says:\n\n“H. The prevailing plaintiff may recover: 1. The greater of: (a) Economic and noneconomic damages that are proximately caused by the defendant's disclosure or threatened disclosure, including damages for emotional distress whether or not accompanied by other damages. (b) Statutory damages of not more than $10,000 against each defendant found liable under this section for all of the defendant's disclosures and threatened disclosures that the plaintiff knew or reasonably should have known when filing the action or that became known during the pendency of the action... 2. An amount equal to any monetary gain made by the defendant from disclosing or threatening to disclose the intimate image. 3. Punitive damages. 4. Reasonable attorney fees and costs. 5. Additional relief, including injunctive relief.”\n\nNote: Civil remedy recorded verbatim from statute", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.azleg.gov/ars/12/00741.htm", "last_verified": "2026-09-23", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arizona State Legislature", "evidence_quote": "H. The prevailing plaintiff may recover: 1. The greater of: (a) Economic and noneconomic damages that are proximately caused by the defendant's disclosure or threatened disclosure, including damages for emotional distress whether or not accompanied by other damages. (b) Statutory damages of not more than $10,000 against each defendant found liable under this section for all of the defendant's disclosures and threatened disclosures that the plaintiff knew or reasonably should have known when filing the action or that became known during the pendency of the action... 2. An amount equal to any monetary gain made by the defendant from disclosing or threatening to disclose the intimate image. 3. Punitive damages. 4. Reasonable attorney fees and costs. 5. Additional relief, including injunctive relief.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "241-arizona-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "ARS 12-741 - Unauthorized disclosure of intimate images", "topic": "Civil remedy for non-consensual intimate image distribution", "applies_to_country": "us-az", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-az" ], "platform": "arizonastatelegislature", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r241_arizona_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_az_12_741_limitation", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Limitation period for civil action for non-consensual intimate image disclosure", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] ARS 12-741(I) provides a civil action for unauthorized disclosure may not be brought later than four years after the date of disclosure discovery, and threat to disclose may not be brought later than four years after the date of threat", "body": "ARS 12-741(I) provides a civil action for unauthorized disclosure may not be brought later than four years after the date of disclosure discovery, and threat to disclose may not be brought later than four years after the date of threat\n\nWhat Arizona State Legislature actually says:\n\n“I. A civil action for an unauthorized disclosure may not be brought later than four years after the date that the disclosure was discovered or should have been discovered with the exercise of reasonable diligence except that a threat to disclose may not be brought later than four years after the date of the threat to disclose.”\n\nNote: Limitation period recorded verbatim from statute", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.azleg.gov/ars/12/00741.htm", "last_verified": "2026-09-23", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arizona State Legislature", "evidence_quote": "I. A civil action for an unauthorized disclosure may not be brought later than four years after the date that the disclosure was discovered or should have been discovered with the exercise of reasonable diligence except that a threat to disclose may not be brought later than four years after the date of the threat to disclose.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "241-arizona-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "ARS 12-741 - Statute of limitations for intimate image disclosure", "topic": "Limitation period for civil action for non-consensual intimate image disclosure", "applies_to_country": "us-az", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-az" ], "platform": "arizonastatelegislature", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r241_arizona_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_az_13_2923_stalking", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Stalking statute as it applies to online conduct", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] ARS 13-2923(D)(1)(iii) defines 'course of conduct' to include communicating or causing to be communicated on more than one occasion words, images or language by or through electronic mail or electronic communication directed at a specific person without authorization and without a legitimate purpose", "body": "ARS 13-2923(D)(1)(iii) defines 'course of conduct' to include communicating or causing to be communicated on more than one occasion words, images or language by or through electronic mail or electronic communication directed at a specific person without authorization and without a legitimate purpose\n\nWhat Arizona State Legislature actually says:\n\n“D. For the purposes of this section: 1. 'Course of conduct': (a) Means directly or indirectly, in person or through one or more third persons or by any other means, to do any of the following: (i) Maintain visual or physical proximity to a specific person or direct verbal, written or other threats, whether express or implied, to a specific person on two or more occasions over a period of time, however short. (ii) Use any electronic, digital or global positioning system device to surveil a specific person or a specific person's internet or wireless activity continuously for twelve hours or more or on two or more occasions over a period of time, however short, without authorization. (iii) Communicate, or cause to be communicated, on more than one occasion words, images or language by or through the use of electronic mail or an electronic communication that is directed at a specific person without authorization and without a legitimate purpose.”\n\nNote: Stalking statute recorded verbatim from statute", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.azleg.gov/ars/13/02923.htm", "last_verified": "2026-09-23", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arizona State Legislature", "evidence_quote": "D. For the purposes of this section: 1. 'Course of conduct': (a) Means directly or indirectly, in person or through one or more third persons or by any other means, to do any of the following: (i) Maintain visual or physical proximity to a specific person or direct verbal, written or other threats, whether express or implied, to a specific person on two or more occasions over a period of time, however short. (ii) Use any electronic, digital or global positioning system device to surveil a specific person or a specific person's internet or wireless activity continuously for twelve hours or more or on two or more occasions over a period of time, however short, without authorization. (iii) Communicate, or cause to be communicated, on more than one occasion words, images or language by or through the use of electronic mail or an electronic communication that is directed at a specific person without authorization and without a legitimate purpose.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "241-arizona-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "ARS 13-2923 - Stalking", "topic": "Stalking statute as it applies to online conduct", "applies_to_country": "us-az", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-az" ], "platform": "arizonastatelegislature", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r241_arizona_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_az_41_161_acp", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Address confidentiality program - definitions and eligibility", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] ARS 41-161 defines the Address Confidentiality Program as a program in the office of the secretary of state to protect confidentiality of the actual address of a relocated victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking", "body": "ARS 41-161 defines the Address Confidentiality Program as a program in the office of the secretary of state to protect confidentiality of the actual address of a relocated victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking\n\nWhat Arizona State Legislature actually says:\n\n“In this article, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. 'Actual address' means a residential, work or school address as specified on the individual's application to be a program participant and includes the county and voting precinct number. 2. 'Address confidentiality program' means the program established pursuant to this article in the office of the secretary of state to protect the confidentiality of the actual address of a relocated victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense or stalking. 3. 'Applicant' means an individual identified as such in an application received by the secretary of state pursuant to section 41-163. 4. 'Program participant' means an individual accepted into the address confidentiality program. 5. 'Domestic violence' has the same meaning prescribed in section 13-3601. 6. 'Sexual offense' means an offense included in title 13, chapter 14 or 35.1. 7. 'Stalking' means an offense prescribed in section 13-2923. 8. 'Substitute address' means an address that is designated by the secretary of state under the address confidentiality program and that is used instead of an actual address.”\n\nNote: Definitions recorded verbatim from statute", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.azleg.gov/ars/41/00161.htm", "last_verified": "2026-09-23", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arizona State Legislature", "evidence_quote": "In this article, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. 'Actual address' means a residential, work or school address as specified on the individual's application to be a program participant and includes the county and voting precinct number. 2. 'Address confidentiality program' means the program established pursuant to this article in the office of the secretary of state to protect the confidentiality of the actual address of a relocated victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense or stalking. 3. 'Applicant' means an individual identified as such in an application received by the secretary of state pursuant to section 41-163. 4. 'Program participant' means an individual accepted into the address confidentiality program. 5. 'Domestic violence' has the same meaning prescribed in section 13-3601. 6. 'Sexual offense' means an offense included in title 13, chapter 14 or 35.1. 7. 'Stalking' means an offense prescribed in section 13-2923. 8. 'Substitute address' means an address that is designated by the secretary of state under the address confidentiality program and that is used instead of an actual address.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "241-arizona-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "Arizona Address Confidentiality Program (ACP)", "topic": "Address confidentiality program - definitions and eligibility", "applies_to_country": "us-az", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-az" ], "platform": "arizonastatelegislature", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r241_arizona_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_az_41_162_acp", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] ACP administration, substitute address, and certification", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] ARS 41-162(A) establishes the ACP in the office of the secretary of state to allow persons subjected to domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking to keep residence addresses confidential; participants receive a substitute address that becomes the participant's lawful address of record", "body": "ARS 41-162(A) establishes the ACP in the office of the secretary of state to allow persons subjected to domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking to keep residence addresses confidential; participants receive a substitute address that becomes the participant's lawful address of record\n\nWhat Arizona State Legislature actually says:\n\n“A. The secretary of state shall establish the address confidentiality program to allow persons who have been subjected to domestic violence offenses, sexual offenses or stalking to keep their residence addresses confidential and not accessible to the general public. Participants in the program shall receive a substitute address that becomes the participant's lawful address of record.”\n\nNote: Administration and substitute address recorded verbatim from statute", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.azleg.gov/ars/41/00162.htm", "last_verified": "2026-09-23", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arizona State Legislature", "evidence_quote": "A. The secretary of state shall establish the address confidentiality program to allow persons who have been subjected to domestic violence offenses, sexual offenses or stalking to keep their residence addresses confidential and not accessible to the general public. Participants in the program shall receive a substitute address that becomes the participant's lawful address of record.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "241-arizona-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "Arizona Address Confidentiality Program - Administration", "topic": "ACP administration, substitute address, and certification", "applies_to_country": "us-az", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-az" ], "platform": "arizonastatelegislature", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r241_arizona_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_az_41_163_acp_cert", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] ACP certification duration and renewal", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] ARS 41-163(E) provides applicants are certified for five years following the date of filing unless certification is withdrawn or canceled before the end of the five-year period; a program participant may renew the certification by filing a renewal application at least thirty days before expiration", "body": "ARS 41-163(E) provides applicants are certified for five years following the date of filing unless certification is withdrawn or canceled before the end of the five-year period; a program participant may renew the certification by filing a renewal application at least thirty days before expiration\n\nWhat Arizona State Legislature actually says:\n\n“E. Applicants and individuals identified pursuant to subsection C, paragraph 10 of this section are certified for five years following the date of filing unless the certification is withdrawn or canceled before the end of the five-year period. A program participant may withdraw the certification by filing a request for withdrawal acknowledged before a notary public. A certification may be renewed by filing a renewal application with the secretary of state at least thirty days before the expiration of the current certification.”\n\nNote: Certification duration and renewal recorded verbatim from statute", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.azleg.gov/ars/41/00163.htm", "last_verified": "2026-09-23", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arizona State Legislature", "evidence_quote": "E. Applicants and individuals identified pursuant to subsection C, paragraph 10 of this section are certified for five years following the date of filing unless the certification is withdrawn or canceled before the end of the five-year period. A program participant may withdraw the certification by filing a request for withdrawal acknowledged before a notary public. A certification may be renewed by filing a renewal application with the secretary of state at least thirty days before the expiration of the current certification.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "241-arizona-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "Arizona Address Confidentiality Program - Certification duration", "topic": "ACP certification duration and renewal", "applies_to_country": "us-az", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-az" ], "platform": "arizonastatelegislature", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r241_arizona_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_az_41_163_acp_substitute_business", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Whether a business filing may use the ACP substitute address", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] ARS 41-166(A) provides the program participant, not the secretary of state, is responsible for requesting that a state or local government entity use the substitute address; the substitute address is accepted as the participant's address for residential, work, or school purposes when creating a new public record", "body": "ARS 41-166(A) provides the program participant, not the secretary of state, is responsible for requesting that a state or local government entity use the substitute address; the substitute address is accepted as the participant's address for residential, work, or school purposes when creating a new public record\n\nWhat Arizona State Legislature actually says:\n\n“A. The program participant, and not the secretary of state, is responsible for requesting that a state or local government entity use the program participant's substitute address as the program participant's residential, work or school address for all purposes for which the state or local government entity requires or requests the residential, work or school address. B. Except as otherwise provided in this section or unless the secretary of state grants a state or local government entity's request for disclosure pursuant to section 41-167, if a program participant submits a current and valid address confidentiality program authorization card to the state or local government entity, the state or local government entity shall accept the substitute address designation on the card as the program participant's address for use as the program participant's address for residential, work, or school purposes when creating a new public record.”\n\nNote: Business/government use of substitute address recorded verbatim from statute", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.azleg.gov/ars/41/00166.htm", "last_verified": "2026-09-23", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arizona State Legislature", "evidence_quote": "A. The program participant, and not the secretary of state, is responsible for requesting that a state or local government entity use the program participant's substitute address as the program participant's residential, work or school address for all purposes for which the state or local government entity requires or requests the residential, work or school address. B. Except as otherwise provided in this section or unless the secretary of state grants a state or local government entity's request for disclosure pursuant to section 41-167, if a program participant submits a current and valid address confidentiality program authorization card to the state or local government entity, the state or local government entity shall accept the substitute address designation on the card as the program participant's address for use as the program participant's address for residential, work, or school purposes when creating a new public record.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "241-arizona-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "Arizona Address Confidentiality Program - Business use of substitute address", "topic": "Whether a business filing may use the ACP substitute address", "applies_to_country": "us-az", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-az" ], "platform": "arizonastatelegislature", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r241_arizona_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_az_44_1236_business_addr", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Whether Arizona requires a residential or business address on a public business filing", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] ARS 44-1236(A) requires a person transacting business under a fictitious name to record a certificate stating either the owner's name and place of residence, OR if a corporation, the name and address of the corporation signed by the statutory agent", "body": "ARS 44-1236(A) requires a person transacting business under a fictitious name to record a certificate stating either the owner's name and place of residence, OR if a corporation, the name and address of the corporation signed by the statutory agent\n\nWhat Arizona State Legislature actually says:\n\n“A. Any person other than a partnership transacting business in this state under a fictitious name or a designation not showing the name of the owner of the business or the name of the corporation doing such business shall record with the county recorder of the county in which the place of business is located a certificate stating in full either: 1. The name of the owner of the business and his or her place of residence, signed by the owner and acknowledged. 2. If a corporation, the name and address of the corporation, signed by the statutory agent and acknowledged.”\n\nNote: Business filing address requirement recorded verbatim from statute", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.azleg.gov/ars/44/01236.htm", "last_verified": "2026-09-23", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arizona State Legislature", "evidence_quote": "A. Any person other than a partnership transacting business in this state under a fictitious name or a designation not showing the name of the owner of the business or the name of the corporation doing such business shall record with the county recorder of the county in which the place of business is located a certificate stating in full either: 1. The name of the owner of the business and his or her place of residence, signed by the owner and acknowledged. 2. If a corporation, the name and address of the corporation, signed by the statutory agent and acknowledged.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "241-arizona-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "ARS 44-1236 - Fictitious business name certificate", "topic": "Whether Arizona requires a residential or business address on a public business filing", "applies_to_country": "us-az", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-az" ], "platform": "arizonastatelegislature", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r241_arizona_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_az_44_1221_name", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Deceptive use of name or geographical origin misrepresentation", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] ARS 44-1221(A) makes it unlawful to deceive another person by misrepresenting the geographical origin or location of a person's business; violation is a class 2 misdemeanor and an unlawful practice under section 44-1522", "body": "ARS 44-1221(A) makes it unlawful to deceive another person by misrepresenting the geographical origin or location of a person's business; violation is a class 2 misdemeanor and an unlawful practice under section 44-1522\n\nWhat Arizona State Legislature actually says:\n\n“A. It is unlawful for a person to deceive another person by misrepresenting the geographical origin or location of the person's business in the conduct of the person's business. B. A person who intentionally or knowingly violates subsection A of this section is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.”\n\nNote: Deceptive use of name statute recorded verbatim", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.azleg.gov/ars/44/01221.htm", "last_verified": "2026-09-23", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arizona State Legislature", "evidence_quote": "A. It is unlawful for a person to deceive another person by misrepresenting the geographical origin or location of the person's business in the conduct of the person's business. B. A person who intentionally or knowingly violates subsection A of this section is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "241-arizona-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "ARS 44-1221 - Deceptive use of name", "topic": "Deceptive use of name or geographical origin misrepresentation", "applies_to_country": "us-az", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-az" ], "platform": "arizonastatelegislature", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r241_arizona_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_az_44_1373_pii", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Restricted use of social security numbers and personal identifying information", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] ARS 44-1373(A) prohibits a person or entity from intentionally communicating or making an individual's social security number available to the general public, printing it on cards, requiring its transmission over the internet without secure connection, or requiring its use to access a website without additional authentication", "body": "ARS 44-1373(A) prohibits a person or entity from intentionally communicating or making an individual's social security number available to the general public, printing it on cards, requiring its transmission over the internet without secure connection, or requiring its use to access a website without additional authentication\n\nWhat Arizona State Legislature actually says:\n\n“A. Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, beginning on January 1, 2005, a person or entity shall not: 1. Intentionally communicate or otherwise make an individual's social security number available to the general public. 2. Print an individual's social security number on any card required for the individual to receive products or services provided by the person or entity. 3. Require the transmission of an individual's social security number over the internet unless the connection is secure or the social security number is encrypted. 4. Require the use of an individual's social security number to access an internet web site, unless a password or unique personal identification number or other authentication device is also required to access the site.”\n\nNote: Personal identifying information restriction recorded verbatim from statute", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.azleg.gov/ars/44/01373.htm", "last_verified": "2026-09-23", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arizona State Legislature", "evidence_quote": "A. Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, beginning on January 1, 2005, a person or entity shall not: 1. Intentionally communicate or otherwise make an individual's social security number available to the general public. 2. Print an individual's social security number on any card required for the individual to receive products or services provided by the person or entity. 3. Require the transmission of an individual's social security number over the internet unless the connection is secure or the social security number is encrypted. 4. Require the use of an individual's social security number to access an internet web site, unless a password or unique personal identification number or other authentication device is also required to access the site.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "241-arizona-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "ARS 44-1373 - Restricted use of personal identifying information", "topic": "Restricted use of social security numbers and personal identifying information", "applies_to_country": "us-az", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-az" ], "platform": "arizonastatelegislature", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r241_arizona_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_az_12_741_standing", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Confidential information form and filing requirements for civil action", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] ARS 12-741(G) requires a plaintiff to file a confidential information form with the court and serve it on the defendant; the court may exclude or redact the plaintiff's name and other identifying characteristics from pleadings and documents", "body": "ARS 12-741(G) requires a plaintiff to file a confidential information form with the court and serve it on the defendant; the court may exclude or redact the plaintiff's name and other identifying characteristics from pleadings and documents\n\nWhat Arizona State Legislature actually says:\n\n“G. If the plaintiff files with the court and serves on the defendant a confidential information form that includes the excluded or redacted plaintiff's name and other identifying characteristics, the court may exclude or redact from all pleadings and documents filed in the action other identifying characteristics of the plaintiff. The court may make further orders as necessary to protect the identity and privacy of a plaintiff.”\n\nNote: Confidential filing requirements recorded verbatim from statute", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.azleg.gov/ars/12/00741.htm", "last_verified": "2026-09-23", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arizona State Legislature", "evidence_quote": "G. If the plaintiff files with the court and serves on the defendant a confidential information form that includes the excluded or redacted plaintiff's name and other identifying characteristics, the court may exclude or redact from all pleadings and documents filed in the action other identifying characteristics of the plaintiff. The court may make further orders as necessary to protect the identity and privacy of a plaintiff.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "241-arizona-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "ARS 12-741 - Standing and filing requirements", "topic": "Confidential information form and filing requirements for civil action", "applies_to_country": "us-az", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-az" ], "platform": "arizonastatelegislature", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r241_arizona_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_az_13_1425_definitions", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Definitions of intimate image, private, disclose, reasonable expectation of privacy", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] ARS 13-1425(D) defines 'disclose' as display, distribute, publish, advertise or offer; 'private' means created or obtained under circumstances where the depicted individual had a reasonable expectation of privacy, or made accessible through theft, bribery, extortion, fraud, false pretenses, voyeurism, or exceeding authorized access", "body": "ARS 13-1425(D) defines 'disclose' as display, distribute, publish, advertise or offer; 'private' means created or obtained under circumstances where the depicted individual had a reasonable expectation of privacy, or made accessible through theft, bribery, extortion, fraud, false pretenses, voyeurism, or exceeding authorized access\n\nWhat Arizona State Legislature actually says:\n\n“D. For the purposes of this section: 1. 'Disclose' means display, distribute, publish, advertise or offer. 2. 'Disclosed by electronic means' means delivery to an email address, mobile device, tablet or other electronic device and includes disclosure on a website.”\n\nNote: Definitions recorded verbatim from statute", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.azleg.gov/ars/13/01425.htm", "last_verified": "2026-09-23", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arizona State Legislature", "evidence_quote": "D. For the purposes of this section: 1. 'Disclose' means display, distribute, publish, advertise or offer. 2. 'Disclosed by electronic means' means delivery to an email address, mobile device, tablet or other electronic device and includes disclosure on a website.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "241-arizona-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "ARS 13-1425 - Definitions for unlawful disclosure of intimate images", "topic": "Definitions of intimate image, private, disclose, reasonable expectation of privacy", "applies_to_country": "us-az", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-az" ], "platform": "arizonastatelegislature", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r241_arizona_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_az_13_1424_voyeurism", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Voyeurism criminal statute", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] ARS 13-1424 makes it unlawful to knowingly invade the privacy of another person without knowledge for sexual stimulation, and to disclose, display, distribute or publish photographs made in violation of subsection A without consent", "body": "ARS 13-1424 makes it unlawful to knowingly invade the privacy of another person without knowledge for sexual stimulation, and to disclose, display, distribute or publish photographs made in violation of subsection A without consent\n\nWhat Arizona State Legislature actually says:\n\n“A. It is unlawful to knowingly invade the privacy of another person without the knowledge of the other person for the purpose of sexual stimulation. B. It is unlawful for a person to disclose, display, distribute or publish a photograph, videotape, film or digital recording that is made in violation of subsection A of this section without the consent or knowledge of the person depicted.”\n\nNote: Voyeurism statute recorded verbatim from statute", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.azleg.gov/ars/13/01424.htm", "last_verified": "2026-09-23", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arizona State Legislature", "evidence_quote": "A. It is unlawful to knowingly invade the privacy of another person without the knowledge of the other person for the purpose of sexual stimulation. B. It is unlawful for a person to disclose, display, distribute or publish a photograph, videotape, film or digital recording that is made in violation of subsection A of this section without the consent or knowledge of the person depicted.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "241-arizona-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "ARS 13-1424 - Voyeurism", "topic": "Voyeurism criminal statute", "applies_to_country": "us-az", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-az" ], "platform": "arizonastatelegislature", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r241_arizona_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_az_41_165_violation", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Criminal penalties for obtaining or disclosing ACP participant address", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] ARS 41-165(F) makes it a class 1 misdemeanor to intentionally or knowingly obtain or attempt to obtain or disclose a program participant's actual address; (G) makes it a class 6 felony for harassment, stalking, or domestic violence purposes, and class 5 felony if involving surveillance of a minor, third party, or repeated attempts", "body": "ARS 41-165(F) makes it a class 1 misdemeanor to intentionally or knowingly obtain or attempt to obtain or disclose a program participant's actual address; (G) makes it a class 6 felony for harassment, stalking, or domestic violence purposes, and class 5 felony if involving surveillance of a minor, third party, or repeated attempts\n\nWhat Arizona State Legislature actually says:\n\n“F. Any person who intentionally or knowingly obtains or attempts to obtain or discloses information in violation of this section is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor. G. Any person who intentionally or knowingly obtains or attempts to obtain or discloses information in violation of this section for the purpose of harassment, stalking, or domestic violence against a party to a matter that is brought pursuant to title 25 is guilty of a class 6 felony. If the conduct involves surveillance of a minor, use of a third party or repeated attempts, the person is guilty of a class 5 felony.”\n\nNote: ACP violation penalties recorded verbatim from statute", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.azleg.gov/ars/41/00165.htm", "last_verified": "2026-09-23", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arizona State Legislature", "evidence_quote": "F. Any person who intentionally or knowingly obtains or attempts to obtain or discloses information in violation of this section is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor. G. Any person who intentionally or knowingly obtains or attempts to obtain or discloses information in violation of this section for the purpose of harassment, stalking, or domestic violence against a party to a matter that is brought pursuant to title 25 is guilty of a class 6 felony. If the conduct involves surveillance of a minor, use of a third party or repeated attempts, the person is guilty of a class 5 felony.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "241-arizona-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "ARS 41-165 - Disclosure of actual address prohibited; violations", "topic": "Criminal penalties for obtaining or disclosing ACP participant address", "applies_to_country": "us-az", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-az" ], "platform": "arizonastatelegislature", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r241_arizona_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_az_41_164_cancellation", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] ACP participant obligations and certification cancellation", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] ARS 41-164(B) requires a program participant to notify the secretary of state of a change in address or telephone number no later than seven days after the change occurs; cancellation grounds include failure to notify, false information, or returned undeliverable mail", "body": "ARS 41-164(B) requires a program participant to notify the secretary of state of a change in address or telephone number no later than seven days after the change occurs; cancellation grounds include failure to notify, false information, or returned undeliverable mail\n\nWhat Arizona State Legislature actually says:\n\n“B. A program participant shall notify the secretary of state of a change in address or telephone number from the address or telephone number listed for the program participant on the application pursuant to section 41-163, subsection C no later than seven days after the change occurs. C. The certification of a program participant shall be canceled under any of the following circumstances: 1. The program participant files a request for withdrawal of the certification pursuant to section 41-163, subsection E. 2. The program participant fails to notify the secretary of state of a change in the program participant's name, address or telephone number listed on the application pursuant to this section. 3. The program participant or parent or guardian who completes an application on behalf of an applicant knowingly submitted false information in the program application. 4. Mail forwarded to the program participant by the secretary of state is returned as undeliverable.”\n\nNote: ACP cancellation obligations recorded verbatim from statute", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.azleg.gov/ars/41/00164.htm", "last_verified": "2026-09-23", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arizona State Legislature", "evidence_quote": "B. A program participant shall notify the secretary of state of a change in address or telephone number from the address or telephone number listed for the program participant on the application pursuant to section 41-163, subsection C no later than seven days after the change occurs. C. The certification of a program participant shall be canceled under any of the following circumstances: 1. The program participant files a request for withdrawal of the certification pursuant to section 41-163, subsection E. 2. The program participant fails to notify the secretary of state of a change in the program participant's name, address or telephone number listed on the application pursuant to this section. 3. The program participant or parent or guardian who completes an application on behalf of an applicant knowingly submitted false information in the program application. 4. Mail forwarded to the program participant by the secretary of state is returned as undeliverable.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "241-arizona-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "ARS 41-164 - Change of name, address, telephone number; cancellation of certification", "topic": "ACP participant obligations and certification cancellation", "applies_to_country": "us-az", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-az" ], "platform": "arizonastatelegislature", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r241_arizona_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_az_41_167_disclosure_request", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Court order requirement for disclosure of ACP participant address", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] ARS 41-168(A) allows a court or administrative tribunal to seal the portion of any record containing a program participant's actual address; a court may not order disclosure of actual address unless by clear and convincing evidence that disclosure is essential to a compelling state interest and no reasonable alternative exists", "body": "ARS 41-168(A) allows a court or administrative tribunal to seal the portion of any record containing a program participant's actual address; a court may not order disclosure of actual address unless by clear and convincing evidence that disclosure is essential to a compelling state interest and no reasonable alternative exists\n\nWhat Arizona State Legislature actually says:\n\n“A court may not order the disclosure of a program participant's residence address or location information unless the court finds, by clear and convincing evidence, that disclosure of a program participant's residence address is essential to a compelling state interest and that no reasonable alternative exists to accomplish that purpose without the disclosure of the program participant's residence address.”\n\nNote: Court disclosure standard recorded verbatim from statute", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.azleg.gov/ars/41/00168.htm", "last_verified": "2026-09-23", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arizona State Legislature", "evidence_quote": "A court may not order the disclosure of a program participant's residence address or location information unless the court finds, by clear and convincing evidence, that disclosure of a program participant's residence address is essential to a compelling state interest and that no reasonable alternative exists to accomplish that purpose without the disclosure of the program participant's residence address.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "241-arizona-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "ARS 41-167 - Request for disclosure", "topic": "Court order requirement for disclosure of ACP participant address", "applies_to_country": "us-az", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-az" ], "platform": "arizonastatelegislature", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r241_arizona_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_az_41_169_fund", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] ARS 41-169 - Address Confidentiality Program Fund: ACP funding and fee structure", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] ARS 41-169 establishes the Address Confidentiality Program Fund; no explicit fee is charged to participants based on the statute text reviewed", "body": "ARS 41-169 establishes the Address Confidentiality Program Fund; no explicit fee is charged to participants based on the statute text reviewed\n\nWhat Arizona State Legislature actually says:\n\n“A. The address confidentiality program fund is established in the state treasury. B. The fund consists of: 1. Any money appropriated to the program. 2. Money deposited into the fund under section 41-116.05.”\n\nNote: ACP fund structure recorded verbatim from statute", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.azleg.gov/ars/41/00169.htm", "last_verified": "2026-09-23", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arizona State Legislature", "evidence_quote": "A. The address confidentiality program fund is established in the state treasury. B. The fund consists of: 1. Any money appropriated to the program. 2. Money deposited into the fund under section 41-116.05.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "241-arizona-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "ARS 41-169 - Address Confidentiality Program Fund", "topic": "ACP funding and fee structure", "applies_to_country": "us-az", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-az" ], "platform": "arizonastatelegislature", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r241_arizona_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_az_10_401_corporate_name", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Corporate name requirements for business filings", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] ARS 10-401(A) requires a corporate name to contain 'corporation', 'incorporated', 'company', 'association', 'limited' or an abbreviation thereof; chapters 1 through 17 do not control the use of fictitious names", "body": "ARS 10-401(A) requires a corporate name to contain 'corporation', 'incorporated', 'company', 'association', 'limited' or an abbreviation thereof; chapters 1 through 17 do not control the use of fictitious names\n\nWhat Arizona State Legislature actually says:\n\n“A. A corporate name: 1. Shall contain the word 'association', 'bank', 'company', 'corporation', 'limited' or 'incorporated' or an abbreviation of one of these words or words or abbreviations of like import in another language. 2. Shall not contain language stating or implying that the corporation is organized for a purpose other than that allowed by section 10-301 and its articles of incorporation.”\n\nNote: Corporate name requirement recorded verbatim from statute", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.azleg.gov/ars/10/00401.htm", "last_verified": "2026-09-23", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arizona State Legislature", "evidence_quote": "A. A corporate name: 1. Shall contain the word 'association', 'bank', 'company', 'corporation', 'limited' or 'incorporated' or an abbreviation of one of these words or words or abbreviations of like import in another language. 2. Shall not contain language stating or implying that the corporation is organized for a purpose other than that allowed by section 10-301 and its articles of incorporation.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "241-arizona-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "ARS 10-401 - Corporate name requirements", "topic": "Corporate name requirements for business filings", "applies_to_country": "us-az", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-az" ], "platform": "arizonastatelegislature", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r241_arizona_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_az_13_2923_penalty", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Stalking penalty class", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] ARS 13-2923(C) classifies stalking under subsection A, paragraph 1 as a class 5 felony, and stalking under subsection A, paragraph 2 as a class 3 felony", "body": "ARS 13-2923(C) classifies stalking under subsection A, paragraph 1 as a class 5 felony, and stalking under subsection A, paragraph 2 as a class 3 felony\n\nWhat Arizona State Legislature actually says:\n\n“C. Stalking under subsection A, paragraph 1 of this section is a class 5 felony. Stalking under subsection A, paragraph 2 of this section is a class 3 felony.”\n\nNote: Stalking penalty class recorded verbatim from statute", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.azleg.gov/ars/13/02923.htm", "last_verified": "2026-09-23", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Arizona State Legislature", "evidence_quote": "C. Stalking under subsection A, paragraph 1 of this section is a class 5 felony. Stalking under subsection A, paragraph 2 of this section is a class 3 felony.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "241-arizona-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators", "subject": "ARS 13-2923 - Stalking classification", "topic": "Stalking penalty class", "applies_to_country": "us-az", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-az" ], "platform": "arizonastatelegislature", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "failed", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "hollow_body", "strong_label_on_weak_content" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } } ] }