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NJ A1766
NJ A1766Requires certain persons and business entities to maintain comprehensive information security program.
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Introduced
01/09/2018
01/09/2018
In Committee
01/09/2018
01/09/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 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 resident of New Jersey 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 monitoring systems. Failure to comply with the bill's provisions would be considered an unlawful practice under the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act, subject to monetary penalties, cease and desist orders, and other enforcement actions.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee (on 01/09/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A2000/1766_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A2000/1766_I1.PDF |
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