Local law · Int 0703-2026
Establishing a special inspector of cybersecurity within the department of investigation
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing a special inspector of cybersecurity within the department of investigation
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require the commissioner of the department of investigation to appoint a special inspector of cybersecurity with the power and duties to investigate any city agency security breaches; assist and ensure compliance with security breach notification requirements; refer cyberattacks or incidents of a security breach to law enforcement agencies, and submit to the mayor and speaker of the council an annual report on cyberattacks or incidents of a data breach.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Oversight and Investigations
Cosponsors
Chris Banks, Frank Morano and 1 other
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic2
- Republican1
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Full history
- Feb 24, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 24, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Oversight and Investigations
NYC Council