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CIV-165 Guidance: Unlawful Use of PII (California)

Use the CIV-165 form to petition the court for an order regarding the unlawful use of personal identifying information when it has been wrongfully used in a business entity filing in California. Jump to guide on filling it out.

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Jenna Zebrowski, JD, MBA
Attorney
Jenna Zebrowski is a JD/MBA graduate from Texas Tech University School of Law. After working in Mexico City for 3 years, she returned to the US and spent over a decade working in-house for large and small companies, including franchises, in a real estate leasing capacity, as well as in the mortgage and title industries. In private practice since 2019, Jenna is passionate about advocacy and protection for her clients’ rights, working collaboratively towards problem prevention, and solution, when necessary.

Tips for filling out form CIV-165

When completing form CIV-165, pay special attention to these less obvious sections:

Item 2

Petitioner's Personal Info

When providing the petitioner's information, ensure that the name and identifying details match exactly as they are listed in official documents. Any discrepancy can lead to processing issues.
Item 3

Redaction Instructions

Ensure you understand which personal identifying information needs redaction. This includes details beyond just your name. Review the business entity filing to identify all instances of your personal information.
Item 4

Certified Order Filing

Filing a certified copy with the Secretary of State is mandatory. Confirm that the copy you have is certified, as submitting an uncertified version can invalidate the order.

What to do after filing form CIV-165

1
File a certified copy of the order with the Secretary of State to ensure that the court's order is recognized and acted upon.
2
Monitor the business entity filings and relevant public records to ensure that your personal identifying information has been redacted or labeled correctly.
3
Notify credit reporting agencies if you suspect your personal identifying information has been used unlawfully in other contexts, to prevent further misuse.
4
Consult with an attorney if you encounter any issues with compliance regarding the court's order, or if your information is not appropriately redacted.
5
Wait for a confirmation from the involved parties, such as the Secretary of State or the relevant business entity, indicating that your personal information has been rectified in their records.
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