Technology (Consumer Data Protection)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8524: Relates to enacting the NY data protection act

Enacts the New York privacy act to require companies to disclose their methods of de-identifying personal information, to place special safeguards around data sharing and to allow consumers to obtain the names of all entities with whom their information is shared.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill enacts a privacy act, requiring companies to disclose data methods and placing safeguards around data sharing, directly protecting data privacy and regulating tech companies for consumer benefit.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1342: Requires the collection of oaths of responsible use from users of certain generative or surveillance advanced artificial intelligence systems

Requires the collection of oaths of responsible use from users of certain generative or surveillance advanced artificial intelligence systems by the operators of such systems, and transmission of such oaths to the attorney general.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires operators of advanced AI to collect oaths of responsible use, indicating a regulatory effort to ensure ethical and safe use of technology, aligning with consumer/digital rights protection.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1434: Creates an excise tax on the collection of consumer data by commercial data collectors

Bill A 1434 creates a new monthly excise tax on commercial data collectors for gathering consumer data from New York residents. This tax applies to for-profit entities that collect information on more than one million individual New York consumers per month, excluding basic contact or transaction-related credit card details. The tax rate is tiered, increasing progressively based on the number of New York consumers whose data is collected beyond the one-million threshold. The bill also defines "consumer data" and "New York consumer," and allows for a tax credit if an identical tax is paid to another state for the same consumer.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a new monthly excise tax on commercial data collectors, directly increasing state revenue through taxation per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill A 1434 creates an excise tax on commercial data collectors for gathering consumer data, regulating an aspect of the technology industry to potentially protect data privacy.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Credits Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 6955: Establishes the artificial intelligence training data transparency act

Establishes the artificial intelligence training data transparency act requiring developers of generative artificial intelligence models or services to post on the developer's website information regarding the data used by the developer to train the generative artificial intelligence model or service, including a high-level summary of the datasets used in the development of such system or service.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill regulates AI developers, requiring transparency about training data. This aligns with consumer protection and digital rights within the technology domain.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 1558: Requires retailers to post warning signs of the tracking and collecting of customers biometric data through electronic devices

This bill requires retailers to post clear warning signs at all entrances if they track customers using cell phones, cameras, or other electronic devices that collect personal data. The signs must inform shoppers how to opt out of tracking and apply to all retailers using such technology for data collection. Retailers violating this rule face civil penalties: $100 for the first offense, $250 for the second, and $500 for each subsequent violation. The law explicitly excludes security cameras solely for store safety, focusing only on tracking for data collection purposes.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill protects customer data privacy and enhances digital rights by requiring disclosure and opt-out for tracking via electronic devices, regulating tech use for consumer protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3258: Requires the department of education to provide annual notifications to school districts to combat cyber crime

This bill requires the state Department of Education to send annual email notifications to school district data security staff by July 1st each year. The notifications must include reminders about effective cybersecurity strategies and a copy of the National Institute of Standards and Technology's cybersecurity framework. It directly affects all public school districts in the state by mandating this yearly communication to help schools address cyber threats. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates annual cybersecurity notifications to protect school data systems, directly advancing educational infrastructure security per topic description.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill S 3258 enhances cybersecurity by requiring annual notifications to school districts with strategies and frameworks to combat cyber crime.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4276: Enacts the "digital fairness act"

Enacts the "digital fairness act"; requires any entity that conducts business in New York and maintains the personal information of 500 or more individuals to provide meaningful notice about their use of personal information; establishes unlawful discriminatory practices relating to targeted advertising.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects data privacy by requiring notice for personal information use and establishes digital rights by addressing discriminatory targeted advertising.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 235: Relates to unauthorized depictions of public officials generated by artificial intelligence

Requires the owner, licensee or operator of a visual or audio generative artificial intelligence system to take steps to prohibit its users from creating unauthorized realistic depictions of public officials.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill regulates generative AI systems to prevent unauthorized depictions of public officials, aligning with protecting digital rights and responsible technology use.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 21, 2025

S 1033: 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, protecting civil rights and advancing reform by limiting invasive tech use in criminal justice oversight.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prohibits biometric surveillance by law enforcement, directly protecting data privacy and digital rights, aligning with support indicators for the Technology topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4562: Provides for disclosing to a parent the personal information and content about a minor collected by an operator of an internet platform

Discloses to a parent the personal information and content about a minor collected by an operator of an internet platform when a parent requests such information.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill regulates internet platform operators by requiring disclosure of minors' personal data to parents, protecting data privacy and digital rights for minors and providing consumer protection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Online Safety Social Media

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