New Jersey's S 996 makes it a misdemeanor to trick people into sharing personal details like Social Security numbers, credit card info, or biometric data for identity theft. The bill prohibits soliciting or requesting such information with the intent to steal identities, defraud, or harm others. It uses a broad definition of "personal identifying information" covering names, addresses, account numbers, and unique identifiers like fingerprints. Violations carry penalties of up to six months in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both. The law directly targets scammers and fraudsters attempting to exploit personal data.
This bill prohibits posting or publishing on the Internet the home address or unpublished home telephone number of active-duty U.S. military members, New Jersey National Guard members, or their spouses/children. It makes reckless violations a fourth-degree crime (up to 18 months in prison or $10,000 fine) and purposeful violations a third-degree crime (3-5 years in prison or $15,000 fine). Government agencies must obtain written consent before posting such information, and businesses/individuals who disclose it under circumstances risking harassment face civil liability, including minimum $1,000 per violation in damages. The law directly affects military families and entities handling their personal data online.
This New Jersey bill (S 1354) requires businesses that collect personal data (called "controllers" or "processors") to permanently remove identifying information from that data so it cannot be linked to specific people. It specifically prohibits these businesses from attempting to re-link de-identified data back to individuals or devices. To comply, businesses must take reasonable steps to ensure data cannot be traced to a person, publicly commit to keeping it de-identified, and require any third parties receiving the data to follow the same rules. This directly affects companies handling personal data in New Jersey, including data brokers and digital services.
This bill requires data brokers operating in New Jersey to register with the Division of Consumer Affairs annually ($100 fee) and submit detailed information about their data collection, privacy policies, opt-out options, and data breach history. It directly affects businesses that collect and sell personal identifying information without a direct relationship to the individual, such as those selling health data. The key provision bans data brokers from selling, sharing, or transmitting physical health records (covering treatments for physical conditions) or behavioral health records (covering mental health, substance use, or emotional disorder care). The law establishes a public registry of registered brokers to increase transparency about how sensitive health data is handled.
This bill requires government agencies in New Jersey to redact specific personal details - such as name, address, social security number, and email - from public records when the information pertains to minors. It directly affects minors whose personal data appears in government records (e.g., licensing applications, administrative files) and the agencies responsible for maintaining those records. The key mechanism mandates that agencies must remove these identifiers before making records publicly accessible, aligning with existing confidentiality protections for sensitive information. The bill amends New Jersey’s public records law to explicitly exempt minors’ personal details, ensuring their information is not disclosed in routine public access. This change applies broadly across all government agencies, not limited to specific contexts like hunting licenses.
This bill prohibits New Jersey's public pension and annuity funds from investing in companies that collect or manipulate personal data for immigration status verification without a warrant or court order. It directly affects the state's $100+ billion pension funds (covering public employees) and companies providing immigration-related surveillance services. The law requires the State Investment Council to hire a privacy expert to identify such companies and divest all related investments by January 1, 2028, while following fiduciary standards. Annual reports must track divestment progress and identify remaining prohibited holdings.
S 847 expands New Jersey's "Daniel's Law" to protect the personal information of state legislators and their immediate families. The bill prohibits posting or sharing legislators' home addresses or unpublished phone numbers online, with violations punishable as crimes (third degree for intentional acts, fourth degree for reckless acts). It defines "covered persons" to include active, retired, or former legislators, their family members living with them, and certain public safety workers. The law exempts news media from liability for previously published information and allows disclosure only under court orders or official investigations. This is a procedural measure focused on privacy protections, not substantive policy changes.
This bill (S 172) would allow New Jersey vehicle owners to use digital license plates instead of traditional plates, if they choose. The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) would establish rules for these devices, requiring them to always display the vehicle's registration number and limiting personal data stored to what's necessary. Owners would pay no extra fee beyond standard registration costs, and the use of digital plates would remain optional. The bill also requires the MVC to set standards for privacy, security, and device approval before implementation.
S 2602, the New Jersey Disclosure and Accountability Transparency Act (NJ DaTA), would require businesses collecting personal data from New Jersey residents to obtain explicit opt-in consent before processing it. The law sets strict rules limiting data collection to specific purposes, mandating security measures, and requiring transparency about how data is used. It creates a new Office of Data Protection within the Division of Consumer Affairs to enforce these requirements. The bill is currently pending in the Senate Commerce Committee as of its January 2026 introduction.
S 2783 expands Daniel's Law protections to cover judicial officers, law enforcement personnel, child protective investigators, state legislators, and their immediate family members living in the same household. It requires New Jersey's Office of Information Privacy to create a portal where these individuals can request private entities (like websites or businesses) to stop publishing their home addresses or unpublished phone numbers online. Private entities must comply within 45 business days or face criminal penalties (up to a third-degree crime for intentional violations). The law exempts news media from liability for past publications and directory services if the individual requested removal before deadlines.
