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NY S06621
NY S06621Bans the sale of employment data reports without written consumer consent; provides such employment data reports shall include, but not be limited to, payroll and earnings information, hours worked, consumer history and health insurance information.
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Introduced
05/10/2021
05/10/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Bans the sale of employment data reports without written consumer consent; provides such employment data reports shall include, but not be limited to, payroll and earnings information, hours worked, consumer history and health insurance information.
AI Summary
This bill bans the sale of employment data reports, such as payroll, earnings, hours worked, consumer history, and health insurance information, without written consumer consent. It requires consumer reporting agencies to obtain separate, stand-alone consent from consumers before selling or reselling their employment data. The bill provides the Attorney General the authority to seek injunctions and impose civil penalties for violations, and also allows consumers to bring private legal actions to enjoin unlawful practices and seek compensatory and additional damages. The bill aims to protect consumer privacy and control over their employment-related personal information.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION (on 01/05/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S6621 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S06621&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S06621 |
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