For purposes of this chapter:

1. (a) “Covered information” means personal information provided by an individual, or the individual’s parent or legal guardian, to a national assessment provider for the purposes of administering, or publishing or distributing the scores with respect to, a standardized test.
2. (b) “National assessment provider” means a person that develops, sponsors, or administers standardized tests.
3. (c) “Personal information” has the same meaning as defined in Section 1798.140 of the Civil Code.

4. (d)

   1. (1) “Standardized test” means a test administered in California at the expense of the test subject that meets either of the following criteria:

      1. (A) The test is used for the purposes of admission to, or class placement in, postsecondary educational institutions or their programs.
      2. (B) The test is used for preliminary preparation for a test described in subparagraph (A).
   2. (2) “Standardized test” does not mean a test administered for K–12 purposes, as defined in Section 22584.