United States of America: Rejection of New York Privacy Act enhancing consumer data protection

On 10 June 2021, the New York Privacy Act ist rejected after failing to pass before the New York legislature adjourned. The Act would have given consumers more control over their personal data, giving them the right to know how data is used, obtain a copy of collected data, correct and delete data. Moreover, the Act required data brokers to register and pay an annual fee to the Attorney General. In addition to the Attorney General's action, consumers would be able to use a private right of action.