Bill > A08713

This bill amends the New York General Business Law to expand the definition of a "banned member" and modify record retention rules for social referral services (such as online dating platforms). The bill allows these services to keep personal information and materials for up to six years after contract expiration if the member has been banned or terminated for violating terms of service. Specifically, the services can retain such records for purposes of enforcing fraud bans, potential law enforcement requests, potential litigation, or compliance with legal requirements. Additionally, the bill requires online dating services to disclose to New York members information about previously interacted with members who have been subject to a fraud ban. This legislation aims to provide social referral services with more flexibility in maintaining records related to problematic users while also increasing transparency for other platform members about potential past interactions with banned individuals.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8713