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.
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.
This bill (S 8603) proposes a constitutional amendment to recognize a fundamental right to privacy for all residents. It would add a new section to the state constitution stating that "the right of the people to privacy is recognized and shall not be infringed," requiring courts to consider the nature of information obtained and the extent of intrusion when applying this right. The amendment does not specify particular privacy protections (like digital data or medical records) but establishes a general standard for judicial review. The bill is currently pending in the Judiciary committee, with recent steps including legal opinions from the Attorney General.
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This bill proposes adding a constitutional right to privacy for all residents, stating that "the right of the people to privacy is recognized and shall not be infringed." It would require courts to consider the nature and extent of information obtained and the intrusion when evaluating privacy claims. The amendment must be submitted to voters for ratification after the next general election, as specified in the bill's referral process. This change would directly affect all state residents by establishing a new constitutional standard for privacy protections.
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Establishes a public authority closed-circuit television system and surveillance personal privacy act, a state highway closed-circuit television system and surveillance personal privacy act and a municipal closed-circuit television system and surveillance personal privacy act; requires localities authorized to install and operate traffic-control signal photo violation-monitoring devices to adopt and enforce measures to protect privacy.
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This bill (A 1294) protects the privacy of electronic toll and transit payment records, such as E-Z Pass and MetroCard data, by making them confidential. It directly affects motorists using toll systems, transit riders with account-based payment methods, and the public entities managing these systems. The law prohibits public disclosure of individual travel records under most circumstances but allows access for account holders to review their own data, for law enforcement with valid warrants or subpoenas in criminal cases, for billing disputes, and for specific student ID sharing with NYC schools. It does not affect aggregate data use or the collection of tolls/fare revenues.
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S 3920 proposes adding a constitutional amendment to guarantee that "the inherent right of each person to personal privacy shall not be infringed." This would directly affect all natural persons (individuals) in the state by enshrining privacy as a fundamental constitutional right. The bill does not specify new laws or enforcement mechanisms but would require future legislation to implement protections. As a procedural constitutional amendment, it currently awaits review by the Judiciary committee and the Attorney General's opinion.
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This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to guarantee personal privacy as an inherent right for all individuals. It would add a new section to the state constitution stating that "the inherent right of each person to personal privacy shall not be infringed," directly affecting every natural person within the state. The amendment requires the proposed change to be published for three months before the next general election, per constitutional procedure. As currently pending (referred to Judiciary after receiving an attorney general opinion), this is a procedural step toward potential constitutional change, not an immediate law.
