New York bill S05923 aims to prohibit police and government entities from creating fake electronic communication service accounts and collecting or.

The Stop Online Police Fake Accounts and Keep Everyone Safe Act, or Stop Fakes Act, amends the criminal procedure law to prohibit law enforcement officers and government officials from creating, using, or seeking assistance in creating fake electronic communication service accounts. It also bans the collection and use of individuals' account information. The bill establishes a private right of action for individuals whose account information is accessed in violation of these provisions, allowing them to seek damages, injunctive relief, and other remedies. The act takes effect immediately.

New York bill S05923 aims to prohibit police and government entities from creating fake electronic communication service accounts and collecting or.

The Stop Online Police Fake Accounts and Keep Everyone Safe Act, or Stop Fakes Act, amends the criminal procedure law to prohibit law enforcement officers and government officials from creating, using, or seeking assistance in creating fake electronic communication service accounts. It also bans the collection and use of individuals' account information. The bill establishes a private right of action for individuals whose account information is accessed in violation of these provisions, allowing them to seek damages, injunctive relief, and other remedies. The act takes effect immediately.