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4 Multi-sponsors
History
- Referred to governmental operations
Companion bill
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Establishes a process for the regulation of collecting, recording, and disclosing confidential information by state employees
In Senate Committee · Codes · Sponsor José M. Serrano
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A10559
Title of bill
An act to amend the civil rights law, in relation to regulating the collection, recording and disclosing of confidential information obtained by state employees in the course of official duties
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill will make it the policy of state employees to keep sensitive information they encounter while performing the functions of their job confidential. Exceptions are made for disclosures necessary to perform essential tasks and those that are required by law.
Summary of specific provisions
Adds a new section 50-f to the civil rights law.
Justification
This bill will protect sensitive information and allow individuals to rest assured, that the information they provide to agents of the state will be held in confidence. Encouraging greater candor in dealings with state agencies will result in increasingly effective agen- cies, safer streets and greater protections of privacy within New York. Confidential information under this law includes any information obtained by a state agency, officer or employee, concerning an individ- ual's health or disability status, income tax records, sexual orien- tation, status as a crime victim or witness, public assistance status, immigration status, or any information otherwise protected from disclo- sure by any provision of federal, state, or local law. Additionally, a mechanism to allow individuals to register complaints about uncooper- ative employees and a civil penalty to be levied against non-compliant agencies will help to enforce this legislation.
Prior legislative history
2009 - A1899
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
Immediately.
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