Comprehensive data privacy legislation continues to divide New York lawmakers even as almost 20 states have enacted such measures and Congress debates a drive to a national standard.
Several such proposals died in New York’s session for reasons such as infighting between lawmakers, resistance from consumer advocates, and a greater focus by lawmakers on online digital protections for children that eclipsed broader privacy protections. The inaction came despite lawmakers passing some of the most significant tech bills in years before the session ended June 8.
New York moved toward the forefront of national tech policy this year with bills addressing ...