This bill requires New York schools and educational agencies to obtain written parental or eligible student consent before sharing personally identifiable student data with third-party contractors, such as SLISP or data dashboard operators. It mandates that contracts with these contractors include detailed data security plans, staff training on privacy laws, and a signed "parents bill of rights" for data privacy. The law specifically prohibits releasing student data without explicit written consent, covering information like student records or teacher/principal data. This directly affects schools, contractors handling educational data, and families whose children's information may be shared.
Establishes the NY digital choice act requiring social media companies to provide covered users with a copy of the covered user's social graph at the request of the covered user; defines terms; provides requirements for the interoperability of covered users' data; grants the attorney general the authority to promulgate rules and regulations and enforce such provisions.
Requires manufacturers of internet-enabled devices to conduct commercially reasonable age assurance to determine whether a user is a covered minor and shall provide all websites, online services, online applications and mobile applications on such user's internet-enabled device and/or application store manufactured by the covered manufacturer with a digital signal that such user is a covered minor via a real-time application programming interface (API).
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.
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.
Creates the office of emerging technology; provides for its functions and duties; requires the office to submit a report to the governor and the legislature.
This bill creates a tax credit of up to $500 per year for individuals with disabilities who purchase assistive technology devices. It covers tools like specialized software, adaptive equipment, or modified devices that help improve daily functioning, and allows unused credit to carry over to future tax years. The credit applies to purchases made after January 1, 2025, and directly benefits taxpayers with disabilities seeking accessible technology.
Enacts the "Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for all act"; requires a setting which allows a social media user to turn off algorithmic recommendations and other notifications; prohibits the use of dark patterns to subvert choice or inhibit users from accessing certain mechanisms.
Prescribes requirements and safeguards for the use of an artificial intelligence, algorithm, or other software tool for the purpose of utilization review for health and accident insurance.
This bill prohibits data brokers from selling the personal information of current or former military members and their households without explicit consent. It defines "data brokers" as companies that collect and sell personal data from people they don't have direct relationships with, and requires clear, affirmative consent for any sale of military-related information. The law specifically bans selling "military servicemember lists" or personal data about military members or their families without permission, applying to businesses operating in New York or targeting New York residents. It excludes certain entities like financial institutions under federal law but directly affects data brokers and military households by restricting commercial use of their personal information.
