This bill regulates how data brokers and collectors handle personal information in New Jersey by requiring them to limit data collection to what is necessary and obtain explicit consent before processing sensitive data or selling personal information. It mandates that companies implement strong security measures to protect data and provides consumers with an easy way to revoke their consent, which must be processed within 15 days. Additionally, the law requires organizations to conduct confidential data protection assessments for activities that pose a heightened risk of harm, such as targeted advertising or selling personal data, and prohibits processing personal data of children between the ages of 13 and 17 for advertising or profiling without consent.
This bill updates New Jersey's data privacy laws to impose stricter rules on companies that collect and sell personal information. It requires businesses to limit data collection to what is necessary, obtain explicit consent before processing sensitive information or using data for targeted advertising, and provide an easy way for people to revoke that consent. The legislation also mandates that organizations conducting high-risk processing activities must perform confidential data protection assessments to weigh potential benefits against consumer risks. Additionally, the law prohibits the sale of sensitive data by any entity and bans the processing of personal data in ways that violate state or federal anti-discrimination laws.
The AI Likeness Protection Act requires anyone distributing realistic images, videos, or audio created by artificial intelligence to obtain consent from the person depicted or their guardian. This rule applies to content that looks like a real person but was generated by a computer rather than captured from actual footage. The law allows people to sue for damages if their likeness is used without permission, unless the creator clearly labels the content as AI-generated or the use is satire involving a public figure. By mandating consent and labeling, the bill aims to protect individuals from having their identity misused in deceptive or harmful ways.
This bill, known as the Smart Camera Protection Act, regulates private outdoor security cameras in New Jersey to protect user privacy. It requires manufacturers to set any feature that shares video or data with third parties to "off" by default and mandates a clear consent screen for users to actively opt in. The law also prohibits misleading language during setup and requires existing cameras to delete past data if users choose not to share it. Ultimately, the act aims to give homeowners and businesses greater control over how their surveillance systems collect and transmit information.
This bill prohibits wearable technology companies in New Jersey from selling or offering to sell consumers' health information without their express written consent. It defines "wearable technology" as devices worn on the body that track physical activities and health metrics, such as heart rate and sleep patterns, and applies to any company that develops or sells these devices. The law requires companies to obtain clear, written permission before monetizing data related to a user's past, present, or future physical or mental health condition. By adding this specific restriction to existing privacy statutes, the legislation aims to give individuals greater control over how their personal health data is used by device manufacturers.
This bill establishes rules for how employers and public agencies in New Jersey can use artificial intelligence and electronic tools to monitor workers or make hiring decisions. It defines specific types of automated systems and monitoring devices, such as those that analyze biometric data or track employee communications, while excluding basic security software. The legislation requires that these technologies be used fairly and accurately, ensuring they do not negatively impact essential job functions or discriminate against individuals. Additionally, the bill mandates that independent auditors conduct objective assessments of these systems to verify their impact before they are deployed.
This bill, known as the Parents' Bill of Rights Act, establishes new rules for public schools and school districts in New Jersey to ensure parents and guardians have specific access to information and decision-making power regarding their children's education. It requires schools to provide parents with access to curriculum materials, student records, teacher qualifications, and data-sharing details, while also mandating written consent before collecting biometric data, organizing field trips, or using photos and videos of students. Additionally, the law prohibits schools from forcing parents to sign nondisclosure agreements to review educational materials and grants parents the right to be notified of safety incidents near the school and to attend school board meetings. To enforce these provisions, the bill allows parents to file civil lawsuits if their rights are denied and gives the state Attorney General the authority to seek legal injunctions against schools that violate the act.
This bill prohibits controllers of commercial websites and online services in New Jersey from selling sensitive personal data, such as financial information, health records, and biometric data. It applies to all individuals and legal entities regardless of the size of their consumer base and requires explicit consent before processing sensitive information. The law also mandates that companies implement strong data security practices and provides consumers with a clear mechanism to revoke consent within 15 days. Additionally, it requires data protection assessments for activities that pose a heightened risk of harm, including targeted advertising and data sales.
This bill establishes the New Jersey Children's Data Protection Commission and sets new privacy standards for social media platforms serving users under 18. It requires platforms to conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments before launching any online service, product, or feature likely to be accessed by children, documenting risks related to data management practices. The law defines "personal information" broadly to include names, addresses, device identifiers, photos, videos, and location data, while also prohibiting automated profiling of children based on their personal information. Social media platforms must comply with these requirements for any service that reasonably expects to be accessed by children, based on factors like marketing targeting, design elements appealing to youth, or audience composition data.
This bill, titled the Fair Pricing and Transparency Act, would require grocery stores in New Jersey to disclose when they use automated systems to set personalized prices for food items. It directly affects retailers who use electronic shelf labels or other digital pricing technology that can adjust prices based on consumer data such as browsing history, purchase patterns, or inferred characteristics like income or location. The law defines specific terms including "dynamic pricing" and "personalized pricing" to clarify what practices are covered, and it establishes detailed definitions for consumer data and protected characteristics to ensure clarity in enforcement. Retailers using these systems would need to inform customers about the pricing methodology, though the bill does not ban the practice itself. The legislation aims to increase transparency in how grocery prices are determined while allowing businesses to continue using algorithmic pricing tools.
