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NJ A5206

NJ A5206
Requires certain persons and business entities to maintain comprehensive information security program.


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Introduced
11/30/2017
In Committee
11/30/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018

Introduced Session

2016-2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires any person, corporation, association, partnership or other legal entity that owns or licenses personal information about a resident of this State to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security program that is written in one or more readily accessible parts and contains administrative, technical, and physical safeguards that are necessary to protect the personal information. The bill provides that it would be an unlawful practice under the consumer fraud act, P.L.1960, c.39 (C.56:8-1 et seq.), to willfully, knowingly or recklessly violate the provisions of the bill. An unlawful practice is punishable by a monetary penalty of not more than $10,000 for a first offense and not more than $20,000 for any subsequent offense. Additionally, a violation can result in cease and desist orders issued by the Attorney General, the assessment of punitive damages, and the awarding of treble damages and costs to those injured as a result of the violation.

AI Summary

This bill requires any person, corporation, association, partnership, or other legal entity that owns or licenses personal information about a New Jersey resident to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security program. The program must include administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the personal information, such as employee training, access controls, encryption, and regular monitoring. The bill also establishes certain security requirements for entities that electronically store or transmit personal information. Violations of the bill's provisions are considered unlawful practices under the Consumer Fraud Act, punishable by monetary penalties and other enforcement actions.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Hearing (19:00 12/4/2017 A-5205 - Quijano (pending intro and referral) - Regulates and pr) (on 12/04/2017)

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