Bill > A08526

This bill enacts the New York Privacy Act, which requires companies to disclose their methods of de-identifying personal information, place special safeguards around data sharing, and allow consumers to obtain the names of all entities with whom their information is shared. The bill also creates a special account to fund a new Office of Privacy and Data Protection. The key provisions of the bill include: - Establishing a fiduciary duty for companies to secure consumer personal data and act in the consumer's best interests - Granting consumers the rights to access, correct, delete, and download their personal data, as well as opt out of certain data processing - Requiring transparency around data collection, sharing, and profiling practices - Designating responsibilities for controllers and processors of personal data - Exempting certain data uses related to law enforcement, public health, and legal claims - Authorizing enforcement by the Attorney General and allowing private rights of action Overall, the bill aims to provide New York consumers with greater control and protection over their personal information.