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NY S07819
Bill
Status
6/25/2012
Primary Sponsor
Carl Marcellino
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AI Summary
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Prohibits any person or business entity from intentionally creating documents containing another person's personal identifying information (driver's license number, mother's maiden name, credit/bank account numbers, or debit card numbers) for public inspection and filing with an agency unless the information is relevant, necessary, required by law, or the person has consented
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Exempts dependent children and information that is relevant and necessary to accomplish the purpose of the filing or required by federal, state, local law, or court rule
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Requires agencies receiving filed documents to post notices in visible locations describing the prohibition on unnecessary personal identifying information in public records
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Authorizes the Attorney General to seek court injunctions and restraining orders against violations, and allows courts to award restitution and attorney fees without requiring proof of actual injury
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Takes effect ninety days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Prohibits persons or business entities from filing unnecessary personal identifying information with an agency; provides for enforcement by the attorney general.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
6/25/2012