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NJ A2453

NJ A2453
Requires certain persons and business entities to maintain comprehensive information security program.

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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 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, 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 include administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the personal information, such as employee training, access controls, encryption, and monitoring of systems. Violating the provisions of the bill is considered an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud Act, which can result in monetary penalties, cease and desist orders, and other penalties.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee (on 01/09/2024)
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A2453
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2500/2453_I1.HTM
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