Establishes the offense of false pretense and provides civil remedies for victims.
The Barakett Digital Safety Act amends the penal law to establish the offense of false pretense, which involves impersonating another person through digital means for harmful purposes. It also amends the civil rights law to provide civil remedies for victims, including the ability to seek actual damages, compensatory damages, statutory damages, and injunctive relief. The court can also impose civil penalties and restrict the use of digital impersonation technologies for repeat offenders.
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