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NJ A5915
NJ A5915Requires certain persons and business entities to maintain comprehensive information security program.
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Introduced
06/21/2021
06/21/2021
In Committee
06/21/2021
06/21/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires any person, corporation, association, partnership or other legal entity that owns or licenses personal information about a resident of this State to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security program that is written in one or more readily accessible parts and contains administrative, technical, and physical safeguards that are necessary to protect the personal information. The bill provides that it would be an unlawful practice under the consumer fraud act, P.L.1960, c.39 (C.56:8-1 et seq.), to willfully, knowingly or recklessly violate the provisions of the bill. An unlawful practice is punishable by a monetary penalty of not more than $10,000 for a first offense and not more than $20,000 for any subsequent offense. Additionally, a violation can result in cease and desist orders issued by the Attorney General, the assessment of punitive damages, and the awarding of treble damages and costs to those injured as a result of the violation.
AI Summary
This bill requires any person, corporation, association, partnership, or other legal entity that owns or licenses personal information about a New Jersey resident to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security program. The program must contain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the personal information, such as designating employees to maintain the program, assessing risks, and implementing security measures like encryption and access controls. The bill also establishes that willfully, knowingly, or recklessly violating the provisions of the bill is an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud Act, which can result in monetary penalties, cease and desist orders, and other remedies.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee (on 06/21/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/A5915 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/A9999/5915_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/A9999/5915_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A9999/5915_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A9999/5915_I1.PDF |
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