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NY A00172
Bill
Status
1/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Cahill
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AI Summary
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Requires vehicle registrants to provide express written consent before registration information can be used by contracting parties for any purpose other than manufacturer warranty notices, safety recalls, or statistical compilations.
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Changes the default from opt-out (registrants requesting deletion) to opt-in (registrants providing express consent) for non-permitted uses of registration data.
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Mandates the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles notify registrants at initial registration or renewal how to provide express consent for uses beyond the two permitted purposes.
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Takes effect 120 days after enactment, with the Commissioner authorized to promulgate rules and regulations for implementation.
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Applies to all contracts entered into, altered, modified, extended, or renewed on or after the effective date.
Legislative Description
Provides that registration lists and title information made available to contracting parties by the department of motor vehicles may not be used for purposes other than (i) issuance of manufacturer's warranty, safety recall or similar notices, or (ii) statistical compilations without the registrant's express consent.
Last Action
referred to transportation
1/5/2011