Technology (Consumer Data Protection)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7754: Requires e-mail service providers to implement a procedure to authenticate an individual's identity when such individual creates an e-mail account

Requires e-mail service providers to implement a procedure to authenticate an individual's identity when such individual creates a new e-mail account.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates identity authentication for email accounts, enhancing cybersecurity measures per topic indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4047: Relates to prohibiting the release of consumption data

Prohibits the release of a consumer's electrical or gas consumption data to any police officer, or private, local, state or federal law enforcement entity without a judicial court-ordered subpoena, warrant or the consumer's written consent.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits unauthorized law enforcement access to consumer utility data, strengthening data privacy protections per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6867: Relates to the sale of personal information by an internet service provider

S 6867 requires internet service providers (ISPs) in New York to keep subscribers' personal information confidential unless the subscriber explicitly grants written or electronic permission to share it. The bill defines personal information broadly to include names, addresses, financial details, health data, online activity, and email addresses. ISPs must notify subscribers of these privacy rights and cannot charge extra fees for choosing not to share personal information. Subscribers can specifically request that their email address be kept confidential, and ISPs must honor such requests. Violations would result in fines of $500 to $1,000 per offense.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates ISPs to protect subscriber data privacy via explicit consent, broad personal information definition, and prohibits opt-out fees - clearly advancing data privacy protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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passed · New York · Senate May 6, 2026

S 1551: Relates to prohibiting the release of consumption data

Prohibits the release of a consumer's electrical or gas consumption data to any police officer, or private, local, state or federal law enforcement entity without a judicial court-ordered subpoena, warrant or the consumer's written consent.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits warrantless law enforcement access to consumer data, protecting civil rights and limiting overreach in criminal investigations.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly protects consumer data privacy by requiring warrants/consent for energy consumption data disclosure, directly aligning with data privacy indicators in technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Policing Consumer Data Protection

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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 Apr 16, 2025

S 7426: Relates to the unlawful use of a New York driver's license or identification card

This bill regulates how businesses and other entities in New York State can scan and use an individual's driver's license or identification card. It prohibits scanning the machine-readable zone of these IDs unless for specific purposes, such as verifying identity for non-cash transactions, confirming age for restricted goods, or preventing fraud. The bill limits collected data to name, address, date of birth, and ID number, and generally prohibits retaining, selling, or sharing this information with third parties for marketing or other unrelated purposes. Exceptions allow data use for legally required transmissions or to specific entities like consumer reporting agencies, and violations can result in a civil penalty of up to $1,000.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits unauthorized scanning/retention of ID data, limiting collection to protect privacy per bill's core provisions on data handling.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4065: Requires social media networks to verify the age of account holders

This bill requires social media platforms to verify the age of all account holders (new and existing) using a third-party vendor. Social media networks must complete verification within 30 days of account creation for new users or within 30 days of a user's first access attempt after the law takes effect for existing accounts. If verification isn't completed within the timeframe, platforms must deny access to the account until it's resolved. The Consumer Protection Division will establish specific verification methods, data security standards, and rules for handling age-related information collected during compliance.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires age verification for social media, advancing data privacy protections for minors through consumer-focused regulation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Online Safety Social Media

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passed · New York · Senate May 14, 2026

S 7713: Restricts the use of automatic license plate reader information

Prohibits automatic license plate reader users from selling, sharing, allowing access to, or transferring automatic license plate reader information to any state or local jurisdiction for the purpose of investigating or enforcing a law that denies or interferes with a person's right to choose or obtain reproductive health care services or any lawful health care services.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts law enforcement data use to protect reproductive health care access, aligning with civil rights protections in criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill prohibits using license plate data to enforce laws restricting reproductive healthcare access, directly protecting patient rights in healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRestricts sharing of ALPR data to prevent misuse in health care enforcement, directly strengthening data privacy protections under technology policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health Consumer Data 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 · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1447: Relates to the use of facial recognition and biometric information for determining probable cause

Prohibits the use of facial recognition and biometric information as the sole factor in determining the existence of probable cause to place in custody or arrest an individual.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits facial recognition as sole factor for probable cause, protecting civil rights and preventing misuse in arrests - aligns with reform goals.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits sole use of facial recognition for probable cause, enhancing data privacy protections by restricting biometric surveillance in law enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Emerging Technology

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