During the holiday season, companies, offices, and organizations statewide, experience higher levels of fraudulent activity involving consumer data and information. Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a legislative bill package designed to strengthen protections for the personal data of consumers.
Legislation S895B/A6789B requires social media companies to post terms of service for each social media platform owned or operated by the company in a manner reasonably designed to inform all users of the social media platform of the existence and contents of the terms of service; and also requires social media companies to submit to the attorney general certain terms of service reports; and provides remedies for violations.
Legislation S2376B/A4737B strengthens protection of medical and insurance information from identity theft.
Legislation S5615/A2833 requires better security features in devices procured by the government by directing state agencies to require procurement of personal computing goods, services and solutions meet the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework.
Legislation S2659B/A8872A provides that a business must provide notification of a data breach within 30 days of such breach; including the department of financial services to the list of entities that must be notified of a data breach that affects any New York resident.
Legislation S5703B/A1035B prohibits the use of social media websites for debt collection.
Legislation S1759B/A1057C relates to how online dating services handle fraudulent members; and requires certain disclosures and regulations.
“New Yorkers should never have to worry about their personal information being misused or falling into the wrong hands,” Governor Hochul said. “With this legislative package, we are taking bold action to hold companies accountable, strengthen protections, and give consumers the transparency and security they need and deserve. My administration will continue to lead the fight to protect privacy, combat fraud, and ensure every New Yorker can live and work with confidence in an increasingly digital world.”
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