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NJ A4975

NJ A4975
Requires disclosure of breach of security of geolocation data.


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Introduced
01/31/2019
In Committee
02/14/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires entities that compile or maintain computerized records that include geolocation data to disclose to consumers breaches of security of geolocation information. Under current law, businesses and public entities are required to disclose breaches which involve personal information. Under the bill, "personal information" means an individual's first name or first initial and last name linked with any one or more of the following data elements: Social Security number, driver's license number, or credit or debit card number, in combination with any required security code, access code, or password that would permit access to an individual's financial account. The bill adds geolocation data to the list of data elements requiring disclosure in the event of a security breach.

AI Summary

This bill requires entities that compile or maintain computerized records containing geolocation data to disclose to consumers any breaches of security involving that data. Under current law, businesses and public entities are required to disclose breaches of personal information, which includes an individual's name, Social Security number, driver's license number, or financial account information. This bill adds geolocation data, which refers to the location of an individual determined by their electronic device, to the list of data elements that require disclosure if a security breach occurs.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading (on 02/14/2019)

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