New York Data Breach Statute

Expanded breach notification requirements for the State of New York

New York, 1785 — Allyn Cox. Oil on Canvas. 1973–1974 — Hall of Capitols — US Capitol

Last revised: January, 2020

The SHIELD Act recently amended New York’s existing security breach notification law (codified under section Section 899-AA of Article 39-F of the New York General Business Law) to broaden notification obligations. It was signed into law on July 25, 2019 by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.