Technology (Consumer Data Protection)

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 15, 2026

S 2088: Requires vehicle rental agreements instruct renters to remove personal information before returning the vehicle and permits rental vehicles to have decals informing the renter to remove such information

This bill requires rental car companies to remove all personal information (such as phone numbers or IDs) left in vehicles when customers return them. It directly affects rental businesses and their customers by mandating that companies actively clear personal data from returned vehicles. The key provision states that rental providers must delete such information upon receiving the vehicle, not just inform renters to do so. Rental companies may also use decals to remind renters to remove their own items before returning the car. The law aims to prevent data breaches from personal items accidentally left behind in rental vehicles.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates deletion of personal data from rental vehicles, strengthening data privacy protections under technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 768: Enacts the "New York artificial intelligence consumer protection act"

Enacts the "New York artificial intelligence consumer protection act", in relation to preventing the use of artificial intelligence algorithms to discriminate against protected classes.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyPrevents AI discrimination against protected classes, regulating tech for consumer protection under data privacy and digital rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection Tags Consumer Protection

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8788: Enacts the "facial recognition technology study act"

Enacts the "facial recognition technology study act" to study privacy concerns and potential regulatory approaches to the development of facial recognition technology.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill studies privacy concerns and regulatory approaches for facial recognition, aligning with data privacy protection indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy Emerging Technology

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5739: Establishes the "secure our data act"

Establishes the "secure our data act"; relates to cybersecurity protection by state entities; requires the office of information technology services to develop standards for data protection of state entity-maintained information.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates state entities to adopt data protection standards, directly strengthening cybersecurity measures per bill's requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1962: Enacts the "New York artificial intelligence consumer protection act"

Enacts the "New York artificial intelligence consumer protection act", in relation to preventing the use of artificial intelligence algorithms to discriminate against protected classes.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyPrevents AI algorithm discrimination against protected classes, aligning with consumer protection regulations in tech policy90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 2539: Requires retailers to post warning signs of the tracking and collecting of customers biometric data through electronic devices

This bill requires retailers to clearly display warning signs at all entrances if they track customers using their cell phones or other electronic devices (like personal digital assistants or mobile devices). The signs must inform customers about the tracking and provide instructions for opting out. Retailers who fail to comply face escalating fines: $100 for the first violation, $250 for the second, and $500 for each subsequent violation. Local consumer protection offices or designated officials enforce the law, and collected fines stay with the municipality.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates retailer transparency on customer tracking, requiring opt-out instructions and fines for non-compliance - directly protects data privacy per topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4600: Relates to enacting the New York child data privacy and protection act

Enacts the New York child data privacy protection act to prevent the exploitation of children's data; requires data controllers to assess the impact of its products on children for review by the bureau of internet and technology.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates data controllers to assess child data impact, explicitly protecting children's privacy through regulatory requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy Online Safety

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2181: Prohibits interactive computer service providers from knowingly developing or promoting content that is dangerous or injurious

Prohibits interactive computer service providers from knowingly promoting content to a targeted user and with the intention of developing the content, cause the user extreme emotional harm, physical injury or financial injury.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill restricts tech platforms from knowingly promoting harmful content causing injury, aligning with consumer protection regulations under tech policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Online Safety Social Media

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 563: Requires policies for the use of automatic license plate reader systems

Requires the consumer protection division to promulgate a policy governing the use of automatic license plate reader systems by non-law enforcement agencies and non-government entities; requires such non-law enforcement agencies and non-government entities to conspicuously post such policy on their website or in their place of business.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires transparency policies for ALPR use by non-government entities, enhancing data privacy protections through mandated policy posting.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5827: Relates to data privacy protection; establishes the privacy and security victims relief fund

Establishes consumers' foundational data privacy rights; creates oversight mechanisms; establishes enforcement mechanisms; establishes the privacy and security victims relief fund.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes data privacy rights, oversight, enforcement, and victim relief fund - directly strengthens consumer privacy protections in technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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