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Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment by means of electronic or digital communication; provides for a private right of action for the unlawful dissemination or publication of deep fakes, which are digitized images which are altered to incorporate a person's face or their identifiable body part onto an image and such image depicts a pornographic or lewd sex act or graphic violence.
This bill establishes aggravated harassment via electronic communication and provides a private right of action against unlawful deep fakes depicting lewd acts or violence.
If you create or share digital content in New York, you must ensure it does not unlawfully depict individuals in deep fakes or face legal action.
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What This Means
The proposed legislation in New York aims to combat aggravated harassment through electronic means and addresses concerns over deep fakes, allowing private action against unlawful dissemination of altered images.
Key Provisions
- Establishes aggravated harassment via electronic communication.
- Defines deep fakes and their unlawful dissemination.
- Allows for a private right of action against violators.
- Targets images depicting pornographic or violent content.
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Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Diane Savino D | Sponsor | SD-023 |
Compliance Checklist
Who: Content creators and digital platforms.
Penalty: Legal action for unlawful dissemination.
Who: Digital platforms and content distributors.
Penalty: Potential legal liability.
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