Bill > A6309

This bill, titled the "Privacy Protection Act," aims to safeguard personal information collected and shared by government entities and healthcare facilities. It establishes that certain personal information, such as immigration status, citizenship, birth place, social security number, or individual taxpayer identification number, cannot be requested or collected by government entities or healthcare facilities unless it's necessary for assessing eligibility for or administering a public service, benefit, program, or for professional qualifications and licensure. Importantly, this collected information is generally not considered a public record and cannot be disclosed unless required for administering benefits, by legal processes like subpoenas, court orders, or judicial warrants, or with the individual's explicit written consent. The bill also restricts the sale, sharing, or transfer of automated license plate recognition information, with similar exceptions for legal requirements or consent. Healthcare facilities are also subject to these privacy protections, with specific provisions for consent forms and enforcement by the Department of Health. Additionally, the bill amends existing law concerning motor vehicle records to prevent the disclosure of personal information for purposes related to immigration enforcement without informed consent, a warrant, court order, or subpoena.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A6309