The Protecting Rights in Video and Equipment Acquired Discovery Act, or PRIVACY Act, aims to prevent federal law enforcement agencies from circumventing warrant requirements by accessing surveillance data collected by state or local entities. It mandates the Attorney General to create and maintain a Jurisdictional Wall List of specific surveillance devices, such as automated license plate readers and continuous cameras, operated by state or local agencies. This list, which must be reviewed and updated periodically, identifies technologies whose collected data falls under the bill's protections. A core provision of the Act requires federal law enforcement agencies to obtain a warrant issued by a Federal judge before accessing, receiving, or querying any covered surveillance data. Exceptions to this warrant requirement are made for emergencies involving imminent danger of death or serious physical injury, provided the data acquisition is minimal and documented, or when an individual provides voluntary, informed, written consent. Data obtained without a warrant or retained beyond strict 30-day limits (extendable for good cause or ongoing prosecution) is inadmissible as evidence in federal court. Furthermore, the bill prohibits the use of federal funds to purchase or install devices on the Jurisdictional Wall List, with limited exceptions for specific purposes like toll collection or certain grant programs that adhere to strict minimization and retention standards. It also mandates the Attorney General to establish minimization procedures for acquired data, including prompt deletion of non-pertinent information and a prohibition on using data to target individuals based solely on First Amendment activities without probable cause. To ensure accountability, the Act requires the Attorney General to submit semiannual reports to Congress detailing data access incidents, warrants obtained, emergency uses, and any violations, with a public summary made available. Federal law enforcement agencies must maintain detailed records of all data access. Individuals whose data is obtained in violation of the Act can pursue civil actions for relief and damages, and agency employees who knowingly or recklessly violate the Act face administrative sanctions.