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NY S07806
Bill
Status
6/20/2012
Primary Sponsor
James Seward
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AI Summary
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Establishes a 17-member automatic identification technology privacy task force including six ex-officio state officials and 11 appointed at-large members representing consumer advocacy, financial institutions, local governments, retail businesses, manufacturers, and technology trade associations
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Task force shall assess privacy issues and practical applications of automatic identification technologies (optical bar code scanning, radio frequency identification, smart cards, optical memory cards) used by government, retailers, manufacturers, employers, and schools
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Task force must issue a report to the governor and legislature by November 30, 2013 with recommendations on existing state laws and regulations, privacy concerns, research findings, current and anticipated uses, consumer and business benefits, and public awareness needs
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Secretary of state and director of the office for technology shall serve as joint chairpersons, with at-large members receiving reimbursement for necessary and actual expenses
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All state departments and agencies shall provide the task force with facilities, assistance, and data needed to carry out its duties
Legislative Description
Establishes the New York state automatic identification technology privacy task force, to consist of: the superintendent of the department of financial services, the secretary of state, the commissioner of education, the director of the office for technology, the attorney general, the mayor of the city of New York and 11 at-large members to be appointed by the governor and the legislative leaders; the task force shall report to the governor and the legislature regarding: existing state law, regulations, programs, policies, and practices related to the use of automatic identification technology; the privacy issues associated with the use of automatic identification technology by public and private entities; research on privacy issues associated with the use of automatic identification technology; current and anticipated or possible future uses of automatic identification technology; the benefits to consumers and businesses from the use of automatic identification technology; and public awareness on the use of automatic identification technology.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
6/20/2012