NYC Administrative Code

§ 20-117 — Licensee disclosure of breach of security, notification requirements.

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What is NYC AC § 20-117?

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This section mandates that licensed individuals who experience a security breach must promptly notify the department and affected individuals. The statute emphasizes the importance of timely communication regarding unauthorized access to private information. Applies to licensed entities handling sensitive information.

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This section has been repealed and is no longer in force.

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§ 20-117 Licensee disclosure of breach of security, notification requirements.

AC § 20-117

Any person who is required to be licensed pursuant to chapter two of this title or pursuant to provisions of state law enforced by the department, and who is also required to make a notification pursuant to subdivision 2 or 3 of section 899-aa of the general business law, shall promptly submit a copy of such notification to the department. Such notice shall be made without delaying notice to any individual whose private information was, or is reasonably believed to have been, accessed, acquired, disclosed, or used by an unauthorized person. (Repealed L.L. 2021/080, 7/18/2021, eff. 11/15/2021; Added L.L. 2021/151, 12/11/2021, eff. 4/10/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2005/046 and L.L. 2021/080.

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