New York S09658 establishes a private right of action for individuals whose personal information was disclosed without consent to cause harm.

New York S09658 amends the civil rights law to create a private right of action for individuals whose personally identifying information was intentionally disclosed without consent for the purpose of harassment, threat, intimidation, or harm. The bill defines personal information and allows for injunctive or declaratory relief, actual damages, punitive damages, and reasonable court costs and attorney's fees. It excludes certain disclosures, such as those made during lawful law enforcement practices or for matters of legitimate public concern.

New York S09658 establishes a private right of action for individuals whose personal information was disclosed without consent to cause harm.

New York S09658 amends the civil rights law to create a private right of action for individuals whose personally identifying information was intentionally disclosed without consent for the purpose of harassment, threat, intimidation, or harm. The bill defines personal information and allows for injunctive or declaratory relief, actual damages, punitive damages, and reasonable court costs and attorney's fees. It excludes certain disclosures, such as those made during lawful law enforcement practices or for matters of legitimate public concern.