Technology (Data Privacy)

in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 10428: Relates to fairness in youth sports

Requires youth sports organizations to disclose all total annual costs for participation; deems certain youth sports organization contract provisions invalid; protects data privacy of youth sports organization participants; provides for liability, enforcement, and exemptions.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly mandates protection of data privacy for youth sports participants, aligning with the indicator for supporting technology policies.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 8, 2026

A 10911: Prohibits data brokers from selling the personal information of current and former military service members

This New York bill prohibits data brokers from selling or advertising the personal information of current and former military service members and their households without explicit consent. The law defines consent strictly as a clear, affirmative act by the individual, excluding pre-checked boxes or general terms of service, and places the burden of proving consent on the company handling the data. While it targets private data brokers, the legislation includes specific exemptions for government agencies, financial institutions, and organizations complying with existing federal privacy laws. The measure applies to any business operating in New York or targeting its residents, aiming to protect the privacy of military personnel from unauthorized data transactions.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects data privacy by restricting data brokers from selling military personnel information without explicit consent, enhancing digital rights.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill protects veterans' privacy by prohibiting data brokers from selling their personal information without explicit consent.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 31, 2026

S 9658: Establishes a private right of action for malicious disclosure of personally identifying information by another individual

Establishes a private right of action for any person whose personally identifying information was intentionally disclosed by another individual, without consent, for the purpose of harassing, threatening, intimidating, or causing harm to such person, or with reckless disregard as to whether such disclosure would cause such harm; defines personal information.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens data privacy and cybersecurity by creating legal recourse for malicious disclosure of personally identifying information.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 1, 2026

S 9672: Restricts the disclosure of personal information by businesses

Restricts the disclosure of personal information by businesses; provides that a business that retains a customer's personal information shall make available to the customer free of charge access to, or copies of, all of the customer's personal information retained by the business.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill restricts personal information disclosure and grants consumers free access to their data, directly protecting digital rights and data privacy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 20, 2026

S 9975: Prohibits the disclosure of the personal information of any active or former New York state, New York city or local municipal emergency first responder, judges or prosecutors

Prohibits the disclosure of the home address, personal telephone numbers, personal email addresses or personal social media handles of any active or former New York state, New York city or local municipal emergency first responder, a judge of any court of law of this state, or a New York state, county or municipal prosecutor or the spouse or child thereof; relates to criminal penalties; permits civil action.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill protects personal information of law enforcement, judges, and prosecutors, enhancing their safety and supporting the justice system's integrity.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects data privacy by prohibiting disclosure of personal information, including digital identifiers like email and social media handles.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Judges Data Privacy Social Media

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 24, 2026

A 11118: Prohibits the disclosure of the personal information of any active or former New York state, New York city or local municipal emergency first responder, judges or prosecutors

Prohibits the disclosure of the home address, personal telephone numbers, personal email addresses or personal social media handles of any active or former New York state, New York city or local municipal emergency first responder, a judge of any court of law of this state, or a New York state, county or municipal prosecutor or the spouse or child thereof; relates to criminal penalties; permits civil action.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill protects the privacy of judges, prosecutors, and first responders, enhancing safety and supporting the integrity of the justice system.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects personal data privacy by restricting disclosure of digital identifiers like email and social media handles for first responders and judges.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Judges Data Privacy Social Media

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 20, 2026

A 10687: Enacts the consumer camera privacy act

Prohibits manufacturers or operators of networked camera devices to enable coordinated surveillance features on such devices as a default feature without first obtaining affirmative opt-in consent from the owner; requires disclosure of data rights for owners of such devices; prohibits coordinated surveillance features to be disclosed to law enforcement without a warrant; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill protects civil rights by limiting warrantless surveillance and requiring opt-in consent, enhancing privacy protections against law enforcement overreach.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects consumer privacy by restricting default surveillance features and requiring consent, aligning with data privacy protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy Tags Privacy

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9267: Enacts the consumer camera privacy act

Prohibits manufacturers or operators of networked camera devices to enable coordinated surveillance features on such devices as a default feature without first obtaining affirmative opt-in consent from the owner; requires disclosure of data rights for owners of such devices; prohibits coordinated surveillance features to be disclosed to law enforcement without a warrant; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits default surveillance without consent and requires warrants for law enforcement, strengthening data privacy protections for camera devices.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy Tags Privacy

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9269: Provides for the protection of health information

Provides for the protection of health information; establishes requirements for communications to individuals about their health information; requires either written consent or a designated necessary purpose for the processing of an individual's health information.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates consent requirements and communication standards for health data, protecting patient privacy rights per healthcare topic definition.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates consent for health data processing, directly aligning with data privacy protections under technology policy indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 8641: Provides website and mobile application users the right to refuse non-essential cookies

Provides website and mobile application users the right to refuse non-essential cookies; prevents operators from making additional requests for the use of non-essential cookies.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill grants users explicit control over non-essential cookies, directly protecting data privacy by preventing forced tracking requests.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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