Technology (Consumer Data Protection)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4947: Relates to enacting the NY privacy act

Enacts the NY 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 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 5126: Relates to implementing provisions to protect credit reports of certain consumers

This bill creates new protections for credit reports of minors under 16 and incapacitated adults with legal guardians. It requires credit reporting agencies to place a security freeze (a block on sharing credit information) upon request by a parent, guardian, or other authorized representative who provides proof of identity and legal authority. The freeze prevents agencies from releasing the consumer's credit report or derived information without explicit authorization. These protections remain in effect until the consumer or their representative requests removal with the required documentation.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates security freezes for minors/incapacitated adults' credit reports, enhancing data privacy protections per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3320: Provides for disclosing to a parent the personal information and content about a minor collected by an operator of an internet platform

Discloses to a parent the personal information and content about a minor collected by an operator of an internet platform when a parent requests such information.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates internet platforms to disclose minor's personal data to parents upon request, directly enhancing data privacy protections for minors as a core technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Online Safety Social Media

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 25, 2026

A 8779: 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 oversight.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly protects reproductive health care access by prohibiting license plate data use to enforce laws interfering with such services, aligning with healthcare rights protection.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRestricts sharing of ALPR data to protect privacy in reproductive health care context, directly advancing data privacy protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health Consumer Data Protection

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passed · New York · Senate Jan 14, 2025

J 29: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 28, 2025, as Human Data Privacy Day in the State of New York

This is a procedural resolution (J 29) asking Governor Hochul to officially recognize January 28, 2025, as "Data Privacy Day" in New York State. It does not create new laws or regulations but seeks to raise public awareness about data privacy protections, aligning with the national observance. The resolution highlights the importance of protecting personal data online and preventing identity theft, referencing the historical significance of Data Privacy Day. It directly affects New Yorkers through increased public education efforts on data security.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill designates Data Privacy Day to promote awareness of data protection, directly aligning with privacy advocacy and preventing identity theft as stated in summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7719: Establishes a commission to study cyber security in the state

This bill establishes a 11-member commission within New York's Office of Information Technology Services to study the European Union's GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and assess the state's current cyber security landscape. The commission will examine critical infrastructure sectors - including financial systems, electrical grids, transportation, and first responder networks - to develop recommendations for protecting online personal information. The group must submit a report to the governor and legislature within one year, evaluating EU models and New York-specific cyber threats like hacking and cybercrime. The commission will not create new laws but will inform future legislation to strengthen the state's cyber security defenses.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill studies GDPR and assesses cybersecurity to develop recommendations for protecting personal information, directly aligning with data privacy and cybersecurity support indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1909: Establishes the New York state familial search policy and the release of information for familial DNA searches

Establishes the New York state familial search policy; relates to the release of certain information for familial DNA searches where a written agreement governing the use and dissemination of such DNA records exists.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill requires written agreement for DNA record release, a data privacy safeguard for biometric information in familial searches.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3344: Establishes a commission to study cyber security in the state

S 3344 creates a 11-member commission within New York's Office of Information Technology Services to study the European Union's GDPR and assess the state's current cybersecurity posture. The commission will examine protections for critical infrastructure - including electrical grids, transportation systems, and financial networks - and develop recommendations to strengthen online data privacy for New York residents. It must submit a report to the governor and legislature within one year, using EU standards as a model. This bill directly affects state government agencies and private sector entities operating critical infrastructure, but does not enact new laws - it focuses solely on research and recommendations.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates commission to study GDPR and strengthen cybersecurity/data privacy protections for critical infrastructure and residents, directly aligning with support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6974: Enacts the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for all act

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.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires social media platforms to disable algorithmic recommendations and ban dark patterns, enhancing user control over data privacy and preventing manipulative design.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy Social Media

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8614: Requires all state entities to notify affected individuals in the event of a data breach where information is compromised

Requires all state entities, including local governments, to notify affected individuals in the event of a data breach where information is compromised; defines "cybersecurity incident".

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates breach notifications for state entities, strengthening data privacy protections under cybersecurity standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity

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