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NY S05555

NY S05555
Establishes the "It's Your Data Act" for the purposes of providing protections and transparency in the collection, use, retention, and sharing of personal information.


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Introduced
03/08/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the civil rights law and the general business law, in relation to establishing the "It's Your Data Act"

AI Summary

This bill establishes the "It's Your Data Act" to provide protections and transparency in the collection, use, retention, and sharing of personal information. Key provisions include: - Requiring businesses that collect consumers' personal information to disclose details about their data practices, including the categories of personal information collected, the sources, the purposes, and the sharing with third parties. - Giving consumers the right to request deletion of their personal information and the right to access the specific personal information a business has collected about them. - Prohibiting businesses from collecting or sharing a consumer's personal information without their affirmative consent ("opt-in"), and requiring businesses to exercise reasonable care as a "bailee" of the consumer's personal data. - Allowing consumers to bring a private right of action against businesses that violate the Act, with potential damages of up to $750 per violation. - Authorizing the Attorney General to adopt regulations and enforce the Act's provisions.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES (on 01/03/2024)

Bill Topics

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
  • ‐ Consumer Safety and Consumer Fraud
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Right to Privacy and Access to Government Information

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