NEW-YORK Data Breach Notification Law
N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law § 899-aa; N.Y. Lab. Law § 203-d
New York's SHIELD Act requires notification without unreasonable delay and imposes affirmative data security obligations on all companies that own or license private information of New York residents. The AG must be notified simultaneously with affected individuals. No fixed statutory damages under the breach notification statute.
What This Law Covers
NEW-YORK's breach notification law requires businesses and government agencies that maintain personal information about NEW-YORK residents to notify affected individuals when that information is subject to unauthorized access or acquisition. "Personal information" typically includes Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, financial account numbers, and in many states has been expanded to cover medical data, biometric data, online credentials, and tax IDs.
What the Company Must Tell You
A compliant breach notification to NEW-YORK residents must include:
- ✓A description of the breach — what happened and when
- ✓The types of personal information that were involved
- ✓What the company is doing to investigate and contain the breach
- ✓Steps you can take to protect yourself (e.g., credit freeze, fraud alert)
- ✓Contact information so you can ask questions
Attorney General Notification
Companies that experience a breach affecting NEW-YORK residents are required to notify the NEW-YORK Attorney General in addition to the affected individuals.
Must notify AG, Department of State, and Division of State Police simultaneously
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This reference is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Last reviewed: 2025-01-01. Laws change frequently — always verify against the current official statute and consult a licensed attorney for advice specific to your situation.
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