Bill > S04996

This bill creates the New York Electronic Communications Privacy Act, which requires government agents and agencies to obtain a search warrant to physically or electronically access electronic device information. The bill defines key terms like "electronic communication," "electronic device," and "law enforcement agency," and outlines the specific circumstances under which warrants are required, the information that must be included in such warrants, and the procedures for emergency access and delayed notification. The bill also includes provisions for suppressing evidence obtained in violation of the law, allows the Attorney General to take civil action to enforce compliance, and requires annual reporting on the use of these search powers.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S4996