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NY S06887

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/4/2012

Primary Sponsor

Carl Marcellino

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a new Article 5 in the state technology law to establish "secure digital mail communications" framework
  • Allows government agencies and officials to satisfy written or mailed communication requirements using secure digital mail delivery services that employ security procedures such as passwords, encryption, and physical address verification
  • Requires digital mail delivery services to allow recipients to opt-in to receiving digital communications from each entity, maintain delivery logs with audit capability for proof of mailing or delivery, and use at least two sources of verification to confirm subscriber identity and current address
  • Mandates that digital mail services comply with all existing privacy and security requirements and federal electronic transaction laws (ESIGN and UETA)
  • Takes effect 120 days after enactment, with authority for the Director to promulgate implementing rules and regulations immediately

Legislative Description

Establishes the secure digital mail communications act of 2012.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/21/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules6/21/2012
Energy and Telecommunications4/4/2012

Full Bill Text

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