Bill > A07736

This bill establishes the "It's Your Data Act" to provide protections and transparency in the collection, use, retention, and sharing of personal information by businesses. The key provisions include: - Requiring businesses to disclose information about their personal data collection and use practices, including the categories of personal information collected, sources, and purposes. - Giving consumers the right to request deletion of their personal information, with some exceptions. - Giving consumers the right to access the specific personal information a business has collected about them and the categories of third parties with whom it has been shared. - Requiring businesses to obtain opt-in consent before collecting or sharing additional personal information beyond what is reasonably necessary for the consumer's requested service. - Prohibiting businesses from discriminating against consumers who exercise their rights under the Act. - Establishing security requirements for businesses handling personal information and providing consumers a private right of action for violations. - Authorizing the Attorney General to promulgate regulations and enforce the Act.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2019/A7736