Rule 2.542. Security of confidential information
Cal. Rules of Court, rule 2.542
Current text effective January 1, 2019.
#(a) Secure access and encryption required
If any information in an electronic record that is confidential by law or sealed by court order may lawfully be provided remotely to a government entity, any remote access to the confidential information must be provided through a secure platform, and any electronic transmission of the information must be encrypted.
#(b) Vendor contracts and statewide master agreements
A court may enter into a contract with a vendor to provide secure access and encryption services. Alternatively, if a statewide master agreement is available for secure access and encryption services, courts may use that master agreement.
#History
Rule 2.542 adopted effective January 1, 2019.
What this rule requires
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
If any information in an electronic record that is confidential by law or sealed by court order may lawfully be provided remotely to a government entity, any remote access to the confidential information must be provided through a secure platform, and any electronic transmission of the information must be encrypted.
A court may enter into a contract with a vendor to provide secure access and encryption services.
Alternatively, if a statewide master agreement is available for secure access and encryption services, courts may use that master agreement.
Official text: courts.ca.gov , checked October 19, 2026.