Bill > A07613

This bill establishes the New York Data Protection Act, which requires government entities and contractors to disclose certain personal information collected about individuals. The key provisions include: 1) Giving individuals the right to request that a government entity or contractor disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected about them, as well as the right to request deletion of their personal information. 2) Requiring government entities to notify individuals of the categories of personal information collected and the purposes for such collection. 3) Placing restrictions on government entities and contractors sharing personal information with other entities or contractors, and prohibiting the sale of personal information. 4) Providing individuals the right not to be discriminated against for exercising their rights under the Act. 5) Requiring government entities and contractors to have accessible methods for individuals to submit requests and receive the required disclosures. 6) Specifying exceptions to the Act's requirements, such as complying with legal obligations or defending legal claims.