Technology (Data Privacy)

passed · New York · Assembly Jan 28, 2025

K 57: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 27-31, 2025, as Data Privacy Week in the State of New York

This is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill) requesting Governor Hochul to proclaim January 27-31, 2025, as Data Privacy Week in New York. It aims to raise public awareness about protecting personal data online and encourages responsible data practices by businesses, aligning with National Data Privacy Week. The resolution does not create new laws or regulations - it simply asks the Governor to issue a formal proclamation recognizing the week. It directly affects all New Yorkers by promoting education on data privacy through state-level recognition.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill aims to raise public awareness about protecting personal data online and encourages responsible data practices, directly supporting data privacy within the Technology topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8524: Relates to enacting the NY data protection 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 TechnologyThe bill enacts a privacy act, requiring companies to disclose data methods and placing safeguards around data sharing, directly protecting data privacy and regulating tech companies for consumer benefit.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1434: Creates an excise tax on the collection of consumer data by commercial data collectors

Bill A 1434 creates a new monthly excise tax on commercial data collectors for gathering consumer data from New York residents. This tax applies to for-profit entities that collect information on more than one million individual New York consumers per month, excluding basic contact or transaction-related credit card details. The tax rate is tiered, increasing progressively based on the number of New York consumers whose data is collected beyond the one-million threshold. The bill also defines "consumer data" and "New York consumer," and allows for a tax credit if an identical tax is paid to another state for the same consumer.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a new monthly excise tax on commercial data collectors, directly increasing state revenue through taxation per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill A 1434 creates an excise tax on commercial data collectors for gathering consumer data, regulating an aspect of the technology industry to potentially protect data privacy.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Credits Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 6955: Establishes the artificial intelligence training data transparency act

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.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill regulates AI developers, requiring transparency about training data. This aligns with consumer protection and digital rights within the technology domain.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 1558: Requires retailers to post warning signs of the tracking and collecting of customers biometric data through electronic devices

This bill requires retailers to post clear warning signs at all entrances if they track customers using cell phones, cameras, or other electronic devices that collect personal data. The signs must inform shoppers how to opt out of tracking and apply to all retailers using such technology for data collection. Retailers violating this rule face civil penalties: $100 for the first offense, $250 for the second, and $500 for each subsequent violation. The law explicitly excludes security cameras solely for store safety, focusing only on tracking for data collection purposes.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill protects customer data privacy and enhances digital rights by requiring disclosure and opt-out for tracking via electronic devices, regulating tech use for consumer protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4276: Enacts the "digital fairness act"

Enacts the "digital fairness act"; requires any entity that conducts business in New York and maintains the personal information of 500 or more individuals to provide meaningful notice about their use of personal information; establishes unlawful discriminatory practices relating to targeted advertising.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects data privacy by requiring notice for personal information use and establishes digital rights by addressing discriminatory targeted advertising.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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