Bill > A00711

This bill amends the New York General Business Law to require express and affirmative consent from end users, tenants, and employees before businesses, landlords, and employers can collect, store, or transmit any personal information obtained from the installation or use of a "smart home system." Smart home systems are defined as any device or physical object connected to the internet that has an IP or Bluetooth address. The bill provides a comprehensive definition of "personal information" that includes identity, contact, financial, and other sensitive details. The bill aims to protect the privacy of individuals interacting with these connected home devices.