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Title of bill
An act to amend the civil rights law, in relation to regulating the collection, recording and disclosing of confidential information by state employees obtained by state employees in the course of official duties
Purpose or general idea of bill
To maintain any state employee's confidential information obtained by the employer confidential.
Summary of specific provisions
Adds a section to the civil rights law prohibiting distribution of state employee records. Adds a new section 50-f.
Justification
In order to protect the privacy of state employees and prevent them from any discrimination due to their history. Confidential information under this law includes any information obtained by a state agency, officer or employee, concerning an individual's health or disability status, income tax records, sexual orientation, status as a crime victim or witness, public assistance status, immigration status, or any information otherwise protected from disclosure by any provision of federal, state, or local law. By protecting this confidential information, employees can rest assured that they will not face discrimination due to their background information.
Prior legislative history
2007-2008 - A1685 01/09/08 - Referred to Governmental operation
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
Immediately.
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