Technology (Consumer Data Protection)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5156: Establishes the "It's Your Data Act"

Establishes the "It's Your Data Act" for the purposes of providing protections and transparency in the collection, use, retention, and sharing of personal information.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes data privacy protections and transparency in personal information handling, directly supporting privacy safeguards under the topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6656: Relates to requiring responsible capability scaling policies

This bill requires businesses operating in New York State that use artificial intelligence to create and submit "responsible capability scaling policies" to the Chief Information Officer (CIO). These policies must identify, monitor, and address potential harms from AI systems. Companies must file annual compliance certifications with the CIO, who can grant exemptions or designate covered entities, and the Attorney General may audit these policies. The law applies broadly to all businesses offering products or services to New York consumers using AI, with implementation starting 90 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates AI harm monitoring policies, requires compliance certifications, aligns with consumer protection regulations for AI systems95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 8, 2025

S 963: Relates to automatic license plate readers

This bill requires New York law enforcement agencies to adopt minimum standards for using automatic license plate readers (ALPRs), directly affecting police departments that deploy these systems. It mandates agencies to develop policies covering permissible uses, data sharing, retention, and officer training, then publicly post these policies online or at their main offices. The bill also directs the council to recommend ongoing training programs for police officers on these policies and procedures. These requirements aim to standardize ALPR use and increase transparency for the public.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates transparency and accountability for police ALPR use, requiring public policies on data handling and officer training to protect civil rights and enhance oversight.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates data privacy standards for ALPRs including data sharing, retention policies, and public transparency - directly protecting digital privacy under technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6873: Relates to the use of voice recognition features on certain products

This bill requires companies selling voice-enabled devices (like smart speakers, TVs, or children's toys) to clearly inform users during setup that the device may record voice data. It bans companies from selling or using these voice recordings for advertising, whether the recordings are collected by the device manufacturer or a third party. The law also protects manufacturers from liability for third-party apps users choose to install. Violations can result in fines up to $2,500 per incident, enforced by New York's Attorney General. The bill directly affects device manufacturers and users of voice-recognition technology in New York.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires disclosure of voice recording, bans use of recordings for advertising, and protects user data privacy - clear consumer protection measure in tech regulation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 12, 2025

S 3827: Relates to banning the use of biometric identifying technology in schools

Prohibits the use of biometric identifying technology in schools for any reason other than certain specified purposes; adds fingerprint identification of teachers, administrators and students for the purpose of securely logging into a digital device for academic and administrative purpose to allowable purposes.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly bans biometric tech in schools except for secure device logins, restricting data collection to protect student privacy and limit technology use in education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 1422: Establishes the biometric identifier privacy act

Establishes the biometric identifier privacy act; requires private entities in possession of biometric identifiers or biometric information to develop a written policy establishing a retention schedule and guidelines for permanently destroying biometric identifiers and biometric information when the initial purpose for collecting or obtaining such identifiers or information has been satisfied or within three years of the individual's last interaction with the private entity, whichever occurs first.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates destruction of biometric data by private entities, directly strengthening data privacy protections under technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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passed · New York · Assembly Jan 28, 2025

K 57: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 27-31, 2025, as Data Privacy Week in the State of New York

This is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill) requesting Governor Hochul to proclaim January 27-31, 2025, as Data Privacy Week in New York. It aims to raise public awareness about protecting personal data online and encourages responsible data practices by businesses, aligning with National Data Privacy Week. The resolution does not create new laws or regulations - it simply asks the Governor to issue a formal proclamation recognizing the week. It directly affects all New Yorkers by promoting education on data privacy through state-level recognition.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill aims to raise public awareness about protecting personal data online and encourages responsible data practices, directly supporting data privacy within the Technology topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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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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