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NY A08158

NY A08158: Enacts the New York privacy act to require companies to disclose their methods of de-identifying personal information, to place special safeguards ar… Verified

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Enacts the New York privacy act to require companies to disclose their methods of de-identifying personal information, to place special safeguards around data sharing and to allow consumers to obtain the names of all entities with whom their information is shared.

AI Summary

NY A08158 requires companies to disclose de-identification methods, safeguard data sharing, and allow consumers to know data-sharing entities. Full text may include more obligations or definitions.

Business Impact

If you handle personal data in NY, you must disclose de-identification methods and data-sharing entities.

State
New York
Bill Number
A08158
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Comprehensive
Last Action
Jan 7, 2026
Last Verified
May 4, 2026
Data Updated
May 4, 2026
What do these statuses mean?
Introduced — Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee — Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed — Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted — Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed — Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown — Status data not yet available or awaiting classification

Affected Industries

Data Management Data Brokerage Technology Healthcare Consumer Protection

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What This Means

The New York Privacy Act mandates companies to disclose their methods for de-identifying personal data, implement data-sharing safeguards, and inform consumers about entities sharing their data. Note: The full text may contain additional obligations or definitions.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

referred to consumer affairs and protection

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Compliance Checklist

Disclose data handling practices to consumers
Who: All businesses processing personal data in New York
Penalty: Fines imposed by the Attorney General
Implement safeguards for data sharing
Who: All businesses processing personal data
Penalty: Fines and potential legal action

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Full Legal Analysis

Bill A08158, introduced in New York, enacts the New York Privacy Act. It requires companies to disclose their methods of de-identifying personal information. Additionally, the bill mandates special safeguards around data sharing. Consumers are granted the right to obtain the names of all entities with whom their personal information is shared. Due to the unavailability of the full text, it is unclear if the bill specifies additional obligations or definitions of 'personal information.' The bill's details on enforcement mechanisms or penalties cannot be confirmed without access to the complete text. This analysis is based on the official description, and the full text may contain additional provisions, obligations, or definitions.

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