Technology (Consumer Data Protection)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4111: Relates to creating the cell phone users' bill of rights

Creates the cell phone users' bill of rights; provides that customers be given a thirty-day trial period; provides that a customer shall not be liable for calls or messages that were not made from the customer's phone; provides that a company shall be liable to the customer for violating these provisions.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates consumer protections for cell phone users including liability exemptions and company accountability, aligning with data privacy and consumer rights in technology.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 28, 2025

A 913: Relates to when and how notification of a data breach is to be provided to the department of financial services

This bill (A 913) amends New York's data breach notification law to clarify when and how certain businesses must notify the Department of Financial Services (DFS) about breaches affecting New York residents. It requires covered entities (financial institutions regulated under 23 NYCRR 500.1) to provide DFS with details about breach notifications to consumers - such as timing, content, and the number of affected people - along with a copy of the consumer notice. This notification to DFS must be provided without delaying the business's direct notification to affected residents. The bill specifically applies only to financial entities under DFS oversight, not all businesses handling data breaches.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates detailed breach notifications to DFS, strengthening data privacy oversight per 23 NYCRR 500.1.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity

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passed · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 4391: Requires mobile applications on cell phones, smart phones, and tablets that offer a subscription service provide an option to cancel the subscription on its application

Requires mobile applications on cell phones, smart phones and tablets that offer a subscription service provide an option to cancel the subscription on its application and have the option posted in a clear and conspicuous format.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates clear subscription cancellation options in apps, enhancing consumer control over digital services per consumer protection indicators90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7559: Relates to the protection of consumer genetic data in financial distress

Enacts the "genetic privacy and protection act" to require the mandatory deletion of genetic data upon financial distress or bankruptcy; prohibits the sale, transfer, or continued use of genetic data without explicit and renewed consent from the original consumer; provides for attorney general enforcement.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates deletion of genetic data in financial distress and requires renewed consent, strengthening consumer data privacy protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 5175: Requires certain security features and warning labels on baby monitors

Prohibits the manufacture, distribution, sale, or offering for sale of a baby monitor that broadcasts audio or video through an internet connection unless it includes certain security features to prevent unauthorized access; requires a written warning label; provides penalties.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates security features to prevent unauthorized access on internet-connected baby monitors, directly enhancing cybersecurity and data privacy protections for consumers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 6, 2026

A 6999: Relates to the consumer protection division in the department of state

Requires the consumer protection division to establish a process by which any state agency or third party, pursuant to an interagency agreement with the division for the purposes of fraud prevention, identity verification, and ensuring the integrity or security of individual identities, to grant access to verify New York resident identities via a secure comparison process against state systems.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates secure identity verification process for fraud prevention, enhancing cybersecurity protections per bill's security-focused language95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Tags Consumer Protection

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 11, 2026

A 6031: Establishes the biometric identifier privacy act

Establishes the biometric identifier privacy act; requires private entities in possession of biometric identifiers or biometric information to develop a written policy establishing a retention schedule and guidelines for permanently destroying biometric identifiers and biometric information when the initial purpose for collecting or obtaining such identifiers or information has been satisfied or within three years of the individual's last interaction with the private entity, whichever occurs first.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires private entities to establish biometric data retention/destruction policies, directly protecting user privacy through data handling regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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passed · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 4413: Relates to deletion of a consumer's financial information after cancellation of an automatic renewal or continuous service

Requires a business to delete a consumer's financial information after cancellation of an automatic renewal or continuous service, unless such consumer has affirmatively consented to retention of such financial information; requires such business to notify such consumer of such deletion.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires deletion of consumer financial data after service cancellation, directly enhancing data privacy protections per topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2348: Requires providers to share electronic health records with plans for purposes of improving patient care and reducing administrative delays

This bill requires hospitals and healthcare providers to share complete electronic medical records with insurance plans' utilization review agents. It mandates that records be shared electronically for individual care reviews and claim processing only, not for billing audits or historical analysis. Health plans must prioritize data security, follow privacy laws, and cannot request duplicate information already in the shared records. The law also restricts plans from routinely demanding full medical records or diagnosis codes during reviews, limiting requests to only necessary information. It directly affects hospitals, healthcare providers, and health insurance plans operating in New York.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates secure electronic sharing of records to reduce administrative delays and improve patient care coordination, aligning with support indicators like streamlined access and provider- insurer collaboration.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates data security and privacy compliance for electronic health record sharing, aligning with data privacy protections in technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5585: Establishes central depository databases for governmental real property transaction records and data

Bill A 5585 requires state and county governments to create centralized digital databases for governmental real property records using blockchain technology. It mandates storing records on a "federated blockchain" with tokenization and digitalization to ensure data security, immutability, and accessibility. The system must be "redundant, permissioned, and secure," providing access to state agencies, local municipalities, and taxpayers. This applies specifically to government-owned property records, not private real estate transactions.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates blockchain for secure, immutable government data storage, enhancing cybersecurity and data privacy standards through mandated technology adoption.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Emerging Technology

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