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Lawmakers in both parties are taking up the issue of data privacy and how it should be regulated by the federal government. Despite their differences, both parties want to make sure consumers have the right to know what information is collected and to control how it is used.
The incoming Democratic majority in the House is launching an extensive investigation of alleged Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. The probe could result in sanctions against Russia or other punitive action.
As the Trump administration grapples with Russia’s attacks on Western targets, it has stepped up its efforts to restrict Russian cyber activity. Efforts include an executive order that could limit access to certain federal facilities.
This bill would require public agencies that suffer a security breach to disclose the private identifying information of affected persons. It would also align City laws with the requirements of New York State’s SHIELD Act.
SS 205. Notification of a privacy breach.
Unless otherwise provided by law, no person may collect personal information from or on behalf of a person if such collection is done without the knowledge or consent of that person. “Collect” or “collecting” includes obtaining personal information from a person, including via the internet, and storing that information for purposes of future communication with that person or to initiate any other type of business transaction. It does not include using cookies to obtain such information. “Disclose” or “disclosing” personal information means sharing, transferring, disclosing, or communicating that information in any way other than directly to the person whose information is being shared or disclosed.