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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 digital communication and allows private action against unlawful deep fakes depicting pornographic or violent content.
If you create or share digital content in New York, you must ensure it does not include unlawful 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 the growing concern over deep fakes. It provides individuals with a private right of action against the unlawful dissemination of altered images that depict pornographic or violent acts.
Key Provisions
- Establishes aggravated harassment via electronic communication.
- Allows private right of action for unlawful dissemination of deep fakes.
- Defines deep fakes as altered images depicting pornographic or violent acts.
Latest Legislative Action
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Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Otis D | Sponsor | HD-091 |
| Edward Braunstein D | Sponsor | HD-026 |
Compliance Checklist
Who: Content creators and digital platforms.
Penalty: Potential legal action for non-compliance.
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