Bill > A07719

This bill establishes an 11-member commission within the Office of Information Technology Services to study cybersecurity and the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The commission will be composed of experts in technology, telecommunications, and cybersecurity, tasked with investigating and making recommendations to protect critical infrastructure, including financial systems, telecommunications networks, electrical grids, security systems, first responder systems, physical infrastructure, and transportation systems. The commission's primary purpose is to develop innovative policies to enhance New York state's cybersecurity defenses, drawing inspiration from the EU's data protection framework. Commission members will serve without compensation but may receive expense reimbursements and will not be disqualified from other public offices due to their service. Within one year of the bill's enactment, the Office of Information Technology Services must submit a comprehensive report to the governor and legislature, which will be developed with assistance from experts in EU cybersecurity, voter fraud, state cybersecurity, cybercrime, and hacking. The commission will have access to facilities, resources, and data from state agencies to effectively carry out its mission, and the act will take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7719