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SHIELD Act
New York SHIELD Act
In force New York security breach notification
Broadened New York's breach notification law and requires reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards.
At a glance
- Who it applies to
- Any business holding private information of New York residents, wherever it is located.
- Who enforces it
- New York Attorney General
- When
- In effect since 21 March 2020. Breach notification changes took effect 23 October 2019; data security requirements on 21 March 2020.
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