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Bill > A1626
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill permits a records custodian to redact any information which discloses the mailing address, home address, whether a primary or secondary residence, phone number, email address, or any medical, financial, or personal information of a citizen. This bill would prevent potential malicious use of such personal information and would protect the privacy of an individual when an open public records act request is fulfilled. This bill codifies the decision of Burnett v. County of Bergen, by protecting information for which there is a reasonable expectation of privacy. Email addresses and phone numbers are a necessity for daily life and the collection of such information by a government agency has legitimate uses including for emergency alert systems. The ability to gain access to many email addresses and other personal information opens up the residents of New Jersey to unwanted solicitations or harassing communications and creates opportunities for attempted cybercrime.
AI Summary
This bill permits government records custodians to redact certain personal information, such as mailing addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and medical/financial/personal details, from public records before releasing them. This protects the privacy and security of individuals by preventing potential misuse of their personal information, such as harassment, unwanted solicitation, identity theft, or other criminal acts. The bill codifies the decision in Burnett v. County of Bergen, which held that there is a reasonable expectation of privacy for certain personal information. The bill recognizes that email addresses and phone numbers are necessary for daily life and have legitimate governmental uses, but their broad availability can also create opportunities for cybercrime and unwanted communications.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A1626 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2000/1626_I1.HTM |
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