Technology (Consumer Data Protection)

in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 9, 2026

A 8963: Establishes the NY digital choice act requiring social media companies to provide covered users with a copy of the covered user's social graph at the request of the covered user

Establishes the NY digital choice act requiring social media companies to provide covered users with a copy of the covered user's social graph at the request of the covered user; defines terms; provides requirements for the interoperability of covered users' data; grants the attorney general the authority to promulgate rules and regulations and enforce such provisions.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires social media companies to provide user social graph data, enhancing data privacy and user control over digital information.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy Social Media

Track

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8893: Relates to requiring manufacturers of internet-enabled devices to conduct commercially reasonable age assurance to determine whether a user is a covered minor

Requires manufacturers of internet-enabled devices to conduct commercially reasonable age assurance to determine whether a user is a covered minor and shall provide all websites, online services, online applications and mobile applications on such user's internet-enabled device and/or application store manufactured by the covered manufacturer with a digital signal that such user is a covered minor via a real-time application programming interface (API).

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires age verification for minors on devices, enhancing data privacy protections for children online per bill's age assurance mandate.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Online Safety Social Media

Track

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1045: Prohibits the use of biometric surveillance technology by law enforcement; establishes the biometric surveillance regulation task force; and provides for the expiration and repeal of certain provisions

Prohibits the use of biometric surveillance technology by law enforcement; establishes the biometric surveillance regulation task force; provides for the expiration and repeal of certain provisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits law enforcement biometric surveillance, aligning with civil rights protection and police accountability in criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits biometric surveillance by law enforcement, directly enhancing data privacy protections as a core indicator of support for technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

Track

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4506: Enacts the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for all act

Enacts the "Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for all act"; requires a setting which allows a social media user to turn off algorithmic recommendations and other notifications; prohibits the use of dark patterns to subvert choice or inhibit users from accessing certain mechanisms.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires social media users to opt out of algorithmic feeds and bans dark patterns, enhancing user control over data privacy and consumer protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Online Safety Social Media

Track

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6797: Prohibits data brokers from selling the personal information of current and former military servicemembers

This bill prohibits data brokers from selling the personal information of current or former military members and their households without explicit consent. It defines "data brokers" as companies that collect and sell personal data from people they don't have direct relationships with, and requires clear, affirmative consent for any sale of military-related information. The law specifically bans selling "military servicemember lists" or personal data about military members or their families without permission, applying to businesses operating in New York or targeting New York residents. It excludes certain entities like financial institutions under federal law but directly affects data brokers and military households by restricting commercial use of their personal information.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits unauthorized sale of military data, enhancing privacy protections per bill's explicit consent requirement for data brokers.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill protects veterans' privacy by prohibiting data brokers from selling military members' personal information without consent, directly advancing data protection for this group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

Track

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5434: Establishes the office of consumer data protection and imposes a tax on data controllers and data processors

Enacts the "data economy labor compensation and accountability act"; establishes the office of consumer data protection for the purpose of properly safeguarding personal data; imposes a tax on data controllers and data processors required to register with such office.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes tax on data controllers to fund consumer data protection office, aligning with fiscal responsibility and funding essential regulatory programs.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes data protection office and taxes data controllers to safeguard personal data, advancing privacy protections as per indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

Track

in committee · New York · Senate May 19, 2026

S 8507: Enacts the "connected consumer product end of life disclosure act"

Enacts the "connected consumer product end of life disclosure act", relating to requiring manufacturers of connected consumer products to disclose for how long they will provide technical support, security updates, or bug fixes for the software, hardware, or firmware necessary for the product to securely function.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires manufacturers to disclose security update duration, enhancing cybersecurity and consumer protection for connected devices.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

Track

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4049: Directs a pilot program for the use of digital license plates

This bill creates a two-year pilot program in New York allowing vehicle owners to use digital license plates instead of traditional metal plates. The program requires the motor vehicle commissioner to establish rules covering safety standards, privacy protections, product design, approval processes, and data security for digital plate companies. Digital plates must display registration details clearly at 100 feet and follow specific size and color limitations. The program includes a mandatory review after one year and a full report to the legislature within 18 months, after which the law expires.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates privacy protections and data security rules for digital plates, directly supporting data privacy in technology deployment.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

Track

in committee · New York · Senate Apr 15, 2026

S 7033: Enacts the preventing algorithmic pricing discrimination act

This bill requires businesses to disclose when prices are set by algorithms using a customer's personal data, mandating a clear notice: "THIS PRICE WAS SET BY AN ALGORITHM USING YOUR PERSONAL DATA." It also bans using protected characteristics (like race, gender, or age) to set prices for goods or services, preventing discriminatory pricing. The law applies to most businesses but excludes insurers and financial services (e.g., credit cards, loans). Violations can result in civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates disclosure of algorithmic pricing using personal data and bans discriminatory pricing based on protected characteristics, enhancing data privacy protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

Track

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1332: Relates to creating a state office of algorithmic innovation

Creates a state office of algorithmic innovation to set policies and standards to ensure algorithms are safe, effective, fair, and ethical, and that the state is conducive to promoting algorithmic innovation.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates office to set standards for safe, fair, ethical algorithms while promoting innovation - directly aligns with regulating tech for consumer protection and ethical use.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection Emerging Technology

Track