Technology (Consumer Data Protection)

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Feb 19, 2026

A 4422: The "Digital Impersonation Prevention Act."

The "Digital Impersonation Prevention Act" (A4422) makes it a crime to knowingly impersonate a real person online without their consent, specifically when done to harm others, send unsolicited spam or ads, or access their personal contact list. It criminalizes creating fake email or social media accounts in someone else's name, altering digital messages to appear as if they came from another person, or using impersonation to transmit unsolicited commercial messages. Violators face fines up to $1,000, up to one year in jail, or both. Victims can also sue for $500 per incident plus additional damages and seek court orders to stop the impersonation. The law does not hold internet service providers liable unless they personally commit the impersonation.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCriminalizes online impersonation to protect digital identity and prevent harm, enhancing cybersecurity and data privacy protections90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Social Media

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Feb 2, 2026

S 3268: Prohibits use of facial recognition technology on consumer except for legitimate safety purpose.

S 3268 prohibits stores, restaurants, and other public venues from using facial recognition technology on customers, except when needed for genuine safety reasons like preventing violence. It defines "facial recognition" as software that identifies people by face or tracks their movements/emotions, and "legitimate safety purpose" as actions that reduce risks to life or safety. Businesses violating this law face fines up to $20,000 per offense or court-ordered penalties. The bill applies to any public place selling goods or services, including entertainment venues.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts facial recognition use in public venues, protecting civil rights and limiting potential law enforcement overreach in criminal justice context.92% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRestricts facial recognition tech use in consumer venues for privacy, directly limiting technology application per 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Consumer Data Protection Emerging Technology

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 1356: Permits individuals to access, and authorize sharing of, certain health data and information collected by medical device technology companies.

This bill (S 1356) gives patients who use medical devices (like cardiac monitors) the right to access and share their health data collected by medical device companies. It requires New Jersey-based medical device companies to provide electronic access to this data, allowing patients (or parents/guardians for minors) to download it and authorize sharing with research institutions. The data must be shared in a way that complies with federal privacy laws like HIPAA, including removing personal identifiers before sharing. The bill specifically targets data from devices regulated by the FDA, excluding pharmaceuticals, and applies to companies operating in New Jersey.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill grants patients right to access/share medical device data, enhancing patient control and data transparency in healthcare, aligning with patient rights and access indicators.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates medical device companies to provide secure patient access to health data under HIPAA, enhancing consumer data privacy controls and aligning with privacy protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 2479: Authorizes parent or guardian to place security freeze on child's consumer report.

This New Jersey bill (S 2479) allows parents or legal guardians to place a security freeze on a child's credit report. It directly affects minors under 18 (defined as "protected consumers") by giving their parents/guardians control over their credit information. The key provision requires credit reporting agencies to place a freeze within 5 business days of a written request from a parent/guardian, with agencies creating a new record for the child if none exists. The freeze prevents the agency from sharing the child's credit report without the parent/guardian's permission, though it doesn't stop the agency from notifying third parties that a freeze is active.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill enables security freezes on minors' credit data, strengthening data privacy protections for consumer information handled by credit reporting systems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 2107: Prohibits acquisition or disclosure of certain personal health information without consent.

This New Jersey bill (S 2107) requires health care providers, health app developers, and third parties to obtain explicit consent before collecting or sharing residents' biometric data (like heart rate or fingerprints), health data (medical history or payments), or protected health information. It mandates a single initial consent for data acquisition but requires separate consent within three days for each disclosure to another party. Exceptions apply for medical treatment between providers, and the law does not override federal HIPAA protections. The bill was introduced in January 2026 and referred to the Senate Health Committee.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires explicit consent for health data collection/sharing, directly protecting patient privacy rights per healthcare topic indicators.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires explicit consent for health data collection/disclosure, strengthening privacy protections for tech-driven health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 1728: "Parents' Bill of Rights Act"; requires public school and school district provide certain information to parents and guardians and obtain parental consent prior to taking certain actions.

This New Jersey bill (S 1728) gives parents and guardians specific rights regarding their child's public school education. It requires schools to provide syllabi and reading lists at the start of each year, allow parents to review curricula and educational materials, and notify them about safety incidents near school (like assaults or weapons). Schools must also obtain written parental consent before collecting biometric data (like fingerprints), taking students on field trips, or using photos/videos of students. The bill directly affects all public school parents/guardians and school districts in New Jersey, with enforcement allowing legal action if rights are denied.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires parental consent for biometric data collection, strengthening student data privacy protections under technology-related policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 2969: Establishes certain data privacy protection requirements for consumer health data, health care providers, and patients.

S 2969 establishes strict privacy protections for sensitive health data in New Jersey, directly affecting residents whose health information is collected within the state and the healthcare providers or entities handling that data. The bill requires explicit, opt-in consent for collecting health data (prohibiting "deceptive designs" or broad terms of service), mandates secure authentication for data requests, and defines "consumer health data" to include medical conditions, genetic information, biometrics, reproductive health details, and location data tied to healthcare visits. It prohibits selling or sharing this data without consent and creates mechanisms for consumers to access or delete their information. The law excludes data used in approved research by institutional review boards, focusing on protecting personal health information from misuse by commercial entities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates explicit consent and strict privacy protections for health data, directly protecting patient rights and data security per summary.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates explicit opt-in consent and secure authentication for health data, strengthening privacy protections under data privacy regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 2305: Requires vehicle manufacturers to provide real-time access to motor vehicle data to vehicle owners and representatives.

This bill requires vehicle manufacturers to provide owners and their authorized representatives (like mechanics) with real-time, free access to vehicle data such as speed, location, crash information, and brake performance. Owners can request this data in a machine-readable format without fees, decryption requirements, or needing manufacturer-provided tools. It directly affects vehicle owners seeking to access their own vehicle data for repairs, personal use, or safety verification. The law mandates that manufacturers share this data as collected by the vehicle's systems, excluding audio/video recordings.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates vehicle data access for owners, enhancing data privacy rights and consumer control over personal vehicle information.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates real-time vehicle data access for safety verification and repairs, directly enhancing transportation safety standards per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 996: Prohibits soliciting or phishing for personal identifying information.

New Jersey's S 996 makes it a misdemeanor to trick people into sharing personal details like Social Security numbers, credit card info, or biometric data for identity theft. The bill prohibits soliciting or requesting such information with the intent to steal identities, defraud, or harm others. It uses a broad definition of "personal identifying information" covering names, addresses, account numbers, and unique identifiers like fingerprints. Violations carry penalties of up to six months in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both. The law directly targets scammers and fraudsters attempting to exploit personal data.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill targets identity theft prevention via criminal penalties, strengthening law enforcement's ability to prosecute cybercrime under criminal justice framework.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits phishing for personal data, strengthening data privacy protections against identity theft per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 125: Prohibits download or use of TikTok application on any State-issued electronic device.

S 125 prohibits state employees, contractors, and state-issued devices (including phones, computers, and tablets) from downloading or using the TikTok app or visiting its website. This applies to all state agencies and entities working with the state, with violations punishable by fines up to $1,000 or six months in jail. The bill includes an exception for law enforcement officers using TikTok in investigations, requiring the Attorney General to create specific guidelines for such use. The law aims to address data security concerns raised by the FBI regarding TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, and potential data access by foreign entities.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits TikTok use on state devices, restricting a specific technology application per bill language, aligning with 'oppose' indicators of limiting tech use.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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