Technology (Data Privacy)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4270: Relates to establishing the online consumer protection act

Relates to establishing the online consumer protection act; defines terms; provides that an advertising network shall post clear and conspicuous notice on the home page of its own website about its privacy policy and its data collection and use practices related to its advertising delivery activities; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates clear privacy notices and data practices for advertising networks, directly protecting consumer data privacy per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy Tags Consumer Protection

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4875: Requires manufacturers to provide access to motor vehicle data to motor vehicle owners and designees

Requires manufacturers to provide access to motor vehicle data to motor vehicle owners and designees; provides certain exceptions; repeals upon enactment of similar federal legislation.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires vehicle data access for owners, aligning with data privacy protections under technology policy. Mandates manufacturer transparency without restricting consumer rights.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3044: Relates to enacting the NY privacy 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 TechnologyBill mandates corporate transparency in data handling and consumer data access rights, strengthening privacy protections under NY privacy act95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8716: Enacts the "autism data privacy protection act"

This bill, A 8716 ("autism data privacy protection act"), requires New York state agencies, contractors, and service providers to obtain written consent before collecting or sharing personal details about a person’s autism diagnosis or related information. It allows exceptions for court orders, service delivery needs, or legal mandates if data is anonymized. The Attorney General can enforce the law by seeking court orders or imposing $2,500 penalties per violation (with each unauthorized disclosure counted as a separate violation). The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects patient privacy for autism diagnosis data, aligning with healthcare data protection standards and patient rights in mental health services.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires consent for autism data collection, strengthens privacy protections for sensitive health information under data privacy framework95% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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passed · New York · Assembly May 19, 2025

A 6769: Relates to municipal cybersecurity incidents or ransomware attacks

Requires all municipal corporations to report cybersecurity incidents and demands of ransom payments to the division of homeland security and emergency services; defines terms; requires cybersecurity incident reviews; requires cybersecurity awareness training, cybersecurity protection and data protection standards for state maintained information systems.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates cybersecurity reporting, incident reviews, training, and data protection standards for municipal systems, directly strengthening cybersecurity protections per topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8158: Relates to enacting the NY privacy 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 TechnologyRequires companies to disclose data de-identification methods and consumer data sharing entities, strengthening privacy protections per NY Privacy Act.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5034: Prohibits disclosure of highway, bridge, tunnel and other thoroughfare toll and transit records, with exceptions

This bill protects electronic toll and transit records (such as E-Z Pass and MetroCard data) from public disclosure. It applies to state/local agencies and their contractors managing these systems. Records can only be shared with the account holder for their own use, for law enforcement with valid warrants or subpoenas, to resolve billing disputes (e.g., unpaid tolls), or for specific NYC student discount verification. Aggregate data not identifying individuals remains public, and the bill explicitly excludes public disclosure under freedom of information laws.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProtects personal electronic toll/transit data privacy by restricting disclosure, aligning with data privacy indicators in technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy Tags Government Transparency

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1157: Imposes a five-day time limit during which to disclose a breach in the security of a system

A 1157 (2025) requires businesses handling New York residents' personal data - such as names, Social Security numbers, or financial details - to notify affected individuals within five days of discovering a security breach, replacing a previous 30-day deadline. This applies to any breach involving "private information" stored in computerized systems. The law maintains existing exceptions for law enforcement investigations but shortens the disclosure window significantly. The bill amends New York's general business law to enforce this faster notification requirement.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyShortens breach notification from 30 to 5 days, strengthening data privacy protections for New York residents under cybersecurity requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6765: Enacts the preventing algorithmic pricing discrimination act

This bill requires businesses in New York to disclose when prices are set using algorithms that rely on personal data, mandating the clear statement "THIS PRICE WAS SET BY AN ALGORITHM USING YOUR PERSONAL DATA" alongside any personalized pricing offer. It directly affects businesses selling goods or services to consumers (excluding insurers and financial institutions like banks or credit card companies). Key provisions ban the use of protected class data - such as race, gender, or age - to set different prices, preventing discriminatory pricing practices. The law empowers the state attorney general to enforce compliance through injunctions and impose civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires algorithmic pricing transparency and bans discriminatory data use, strengthening consumer data privacy protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4860: Establishes the New York Data Protection Act

Establishes the New York Data Protection Act; requires government entities and contractors to disclose certain personal information collected about individuals.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires government entities to disclose personal data collected, enhancing data privacy protections per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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