Collecting and disclosing personal and sensitive information about New York city residents

Summary

This bill would require collecting entities to obtain consent for the collection and disclosure of personal and sensitive information pertaining to New York City residents, including but not limited to biometric information, geolocation data, and DNA sequences. It would also require providing notice and obtaining consent from NYC residents when their personal or sensitive information is used for training or developing artificial intelligence models. In addition, entities would be required, within 90 days of a request, to provide residents with a list of third parties to whom their personal or sensitive information has been disclosed, as well as an opportunity to revoke previously given consent, and the ability to delete personal or sensitive information that was previously collected.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection

Full history

1. Feb 24, 2026

   Introduced

   This Introduction was Introduced by Council

   NYC Council

2. Feb 24, 2026

   Referred to committee

   This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection

   NYC Council