Technology (Consumer Data Protection)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8721: Establishes privacy and publicity rights for likenesses altered using artificial intelligence

Creates penalties for likenesses altered or created by artificial intelligence being used for commercial gain; establishes a private right of action for the unlawful dissemination of still or video images generated by artificial intelligence.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates penalties for unauthorized AI-altered likenesses and protects privacy rights, directly advancing data privacy protections in AI technology.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection

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passed · New York · Assembly May 13, 2026

A 8906: Requires entities that access a consumer's consumer credit report to notify such consumer of their right to obtain a security freeze

Requires entities that access a consumer's consumer credit report to notify such consumer of their right to obtain a security freeze, in addition to other information necessary to place, temporarily lift or permanently lift such security freeze; prohibits notices to consumers of their right to obtain a security freeze from containing advertising for paid services.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates notification of credit security freeze rights, enhancing consumer data privacy protections per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3681: Provides protection to cellular telephone subscribers who purchase cellular telephone applications

Provides protection to cellular telephone subscribers who purchase cellular telephone applications; allows for transfer of such applications upon an upgrade or defect in such cellular telephone.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects subscribers' rights for purchased apps, enabling transfer upon device upgrades/defects, aligning with consumer protection in digital transactions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1374: Relates to identity theft prevention and mitigation services in the case of a security breach

Requires certain businesses to offer identity theft prevention and mitigation services in the case of a security breach; exempts businesses under financial hardship.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates businesses to provide identity theft prevention/mitigation after security breaches, strengthening data privacy protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4427: Relates to the use of external consumer data and information sources being used when determining insurance rates

Prohibits the use of external consumer data and information sources being used when determining insurance rates; provides that no insurer shall unfairly discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, or gender expression; or use any external consumer data and information sources, as well as any algorithms or predictive models that use external consumer data and information sources, in a way that unfairly discriminates based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, or gender expression; makes related provisions; defines terms.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits insurers from using external data/algorithms that could discriminate, aligning with data privacy protections in tech policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 8713: Relates to banned members of social referral services

Relates to bans from online dating services based on content; requires retention of records where necessary to maintain enforcement of fraud bans or content bans; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires online dating services to disclose interactions with banned members, enhancing user transparency and fraud protection in digital services, aligning with data privacy and consumer protection.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3523: Bans the use of employer data information

Bans the sale of employment data reports without written consumer consent; provides such employment data reports shall include, but not be limited to, payroll and earnings information, hours worked, consumer history and health insurance information.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRestricts unauthorized sale of sensitive employment data (payroll, health info), protecting worker privacy rights via consent requirement.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBans sale of employment data without consent, directly protecting consumer data privacy - a key technology policy area.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7231: Requires mobile applications on cell phones, smart phones, and tablets that offer a subscription service provide an option to cancel the subscription on its application

Requires mobile applications on cell phones, smart phones and tablets that offer a subscription service provide an option to cancel the subscription on its application and have the option posted in a clear and conspicuous format.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires clear subscription cancellation in apps, enhancing consumer control over digital services - aligns with consumer protection in tech regulation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3323: Relates to internet dating service verification standards

Requires internet dating services to utilize license verification for New York members and implement reasonable security features that prohibits usage of the online dating service absent identity verification.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates identity verification and security features for dating services, directly enhancing data privacy and cybersecurity protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3946: Requires age verification for internet pornography websites

Requires age verification for internet pornography websites; imposes a $50,000 penalty per day for violations; provides exemptions for news organizations.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires age verification for porn sites to protect minors, aligning with consumer protection regulation of tech companies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Online Safety

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