What's happening
This bill requires internet service providers in New York to keep customer information confidential unless customers give written consent, with fines for violations.
Why it matters
Empowers consumers by giving them direct control over their personal information. ISPs cannot share or sell customer data without explicit written consent, which could help protect against unwanted data collection or commercial exploitation.
Introduces enforceable penalties ($500 per violation) for ISPs that mishandle customer information. , creating a financial deterrent and giving the law real consequences for non-compliance.
Could set a privacy precedent for other states or sectors. if successful, this approach might inspire similar legislation covering other types of businesses that handle sensitive consumer data.
May impact how ISPs operate and structure their services. in New York, potentially requiring new processes for data management, consent collection, and customer communication.
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Protect Internet User Privacy
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History
- Referred to consumer protection
- Referred to consumer protection
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STATE OF NEW YORK
1464
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
January 15, 2019
Introduced by Sen. SANDERS -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Consumer Protection
AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to internet service provider privacy requirements
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The general business law is amended by adding a new section 390-d to read as follows:
§ 390-d. Internet service provider privacy requirements. 1. As used in this section "internet service provider" means any person, business or organization qualified to do business in this state that provides individuals, corporations, or other entities with the ability to connect to the internet through equipment that is located in this state.
2. All internet service providers offering services to New York state customers shall keep all customer information confidential unless written consent is provided by the customer.
3. An internet service provider found to be in violation of this section shall be subject to a fine of five hundred dollars for each offense.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD05367-01-9
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Title of bill
An act to amend the general business law, in relation to internet service provider privacy requirements
Purpose
Any person, business or organization qualified to do business in this state that provides individuals, corporations, or other entities with the ability to connect to the internet through equipment that is located in this state.
Summary of provisions
Relates to internet service provider privacy requirements
Existing law
New law
Justification
All internet service providers offering services to New York state customers shall keep all customer information confidential unless writ- ten consent is provided by the customer
Legislative history
2015 Referred to Consumer Protection 2016 Referred to Consumer Protection
Fiscal implications
None
Local fiscal implications
None
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately
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