Establishes aggravated harassment by electronic or digital communication and provides a private right of action for unlawful dissemination of deep.

New York A06293 amends the penal law to establish the crime of aggravated harassment by electronic or digital communication. It also amends the civil rights law to provide a private right of action for the unlawful dissemination or publication of deep fakes, which are altered images depicting pornographic or violent acts. The bill allows individuals depicted in such images to seek injunctive relief, punitive damages, compensatory damages, and reasonable court costs and attorney's fees.

Establishes aggravated harassment by electronic or digital communication and provides a private right of action for unlawful dissemination of deep.

New York A06293 amends the penal law to establish the crime of aggravated harassment by electronic or digital communication. It also amends the civil rights law to provide a private right of action for the unlawful dissemination or publication of deep fakes, which are altered images depicting pornographic or violent acts. The bill allows individuals depicted in such images to seek injunctive relief, punitive damages, compensatory damages, and reasonable court costs and attorney's fees.