United States of America: Registration requirement for data brokers in New York Privacy Act (2021)
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
10 Jun 2021 rejected
12 May 2021 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
United States of America
Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Business registration requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
Implementation Level
subnational
Timeline of events
Rejection of New York Privacy Act including registration requirement
On 10 June 2021, the New York Privacy Act ist rejected after failing to pass before the New York legislature adjourned.
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
rejection
Government branch
legislature
Government body
parliament
Introduction of New York Privacy Act including registration requirement
The New York Privacy Act ist reintroduced to the New York Senate. It would require data brokers that collect and sell personal data to register and pay a registration fee. Non-compliance would expose brokers to fees and liability for civil penalties.
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
introduction
Government branch
legislature
Government body
parliament