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NY S02886

NY S02886
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
01/26/2021
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 provide consumers the ability to opt-out of such practices. The bill empowers the Attorney General to take legal action against violations, including seeking injunctions and monetary penalties. Overall, the bill aims to protect consumer privacy and give people more control over how their personal information is collected and used for online advertising purposes.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION (on 01/05/2022)

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