Cybersecurity Policy Report, New York Senate Advances Bill to Establish Data Deletion Mechanism, (Jun 5, 2026)
The New York state Senate voted this week to pass a bill that would, among other things, provide consumers with a centralized mechanism to request deletion of their personal data.
“While consumers are increasingly concerned about how their data is used, there is currently no centralized or effective way for New Yorkers to identify data brokers or to request deletion of their personal information across the industry. This bill addresses that gap by establishing transparency through registration and accountability through a uniform deletion process,” said bill sponsor Sen. Kristen Gonzalez (D.).
SB 9088A also would require data brokers to register with the state attorney general. The bill would allow the attorney general to collect reasonable registration and access fees from data brokers to offset the costs of establishing and maintaining the registry and data deletion mechanism.
“By empowering the Attorney General to oversee data brokers and by giving consumers meaningful control over their personal data, this legislation strengthens privacy protections, reduces the risk of data misuse, and aligns New York with emerging national standards for consumer protection,” Sen. Gonzalez added.
The bill (S.B. 9088A, Reg Sess.) has been referred to the Assembly Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection.
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