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NY A00405

NY A00405
Relates to establishing the online consumer protection act; defines terms; provides that an advertising network shall post clear and conspicuous notice on the home page of its own website about its privacy policy and its data collection and use practices related to its advertising delivery activities; makes related provisions.


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Introduced
01/06/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Relates to establishing the online consumer protection act; defines terms; provides that an advertising network shall post clear and conspicuous notice on the home page of its own website about its privacy policy and its data collection and use practices related to its advertising delivery activities; makes related provisions.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the "Online Consumer Protection Act" in New York. It defines key terms like "online preference marketing," "personally identifiable information," and "advertising network." The bill prohibits the collection of personally identifiable information for online preference marketing without the consumer's consent. It also requires advertising networks to post clear notices about their data collection and use practices, and gives the Attorney General the authority to bring lawsuits against violations, including the ability to seek up to $250 per instance of unauthorized data collection. The bill aims to give consumers more control over the collection and use of their personal information online.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (20)

Last Action

referred to consumer affairs and protection (on 01/05/2022)

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