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NY S03657

NY S03657
Establishes the New York state online privacy act; establishes the Office of State Online Privacy Protection and Internet Safety; establishes the New York State Online Accounts and Social Media Privacy Act; establishes the requirements for use and destruction of online personal and private information; includes definitions, requirements, specifications for minors, responsibilities, liability and enforcement.


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Introduced
01/25/2017
In Committee
01/03/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

2017-2018 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Establishes the New York state online privacy act; establishes the Office of State Online Privacy Protection and Internet Safety; establishes the New York State Online Accounts and Social Media Privacy Act; establishes the requirements for use and destruction of online personal and private information; includes definitions, requirements, specifications for minors, responsibilities, liability and enforcement.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the New York State Online Privacy Act, creating the Office of Online Privacy Protection and Internet Safety to promote and protect the online privacy and internet safety of individuals and businesses. The bill sets restrictions on employers, educational institutions, and landlords from accessing personal internet accounts, with some exceptions. It also requires providers of personal internet account services to establish and disclose privacy policies and processes for destruction of user information. The bill provides for enforcement through civil penalties and authorizes the Attorney General to bring civil actions on behalf of aggrieved citizens.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

REFERRED TO FINANCE (on 01/03/2018)

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