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K 57

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 27-31, 2025, as Data Privacy Week in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Linda Rosenthal

Urges Gov. Hochul to proclaim Jan 27-31, 2025 as Data Privacy Week in NY; ceremonial, no new laws or funding, aims to raise awareness and spur education and events.

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Bill Summary · K 57

Summary: Bill K 57 — Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim January 27-31, 2025 as Data Privacy Week (New York)

Overview

  • Bill Number: K 57
  • Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 27-31, 2025, as Data Privacy Week in the State of New York
  • Type: Memorializing resolution (ceremonial, no new laws or spending)
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: January 27, 2025
  • Sponsor: Linda Rosenthal (primary)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill seeks to memorialize (urge) the Governor to issue a proclamation proclaiming January 27–31, 2025 as Data Privacy Week in New York.
  • It aligns the state’s observance with international and national emphasis on data privacy awareness, education, and best practices during that period (notably including Data Privacy Day on January 28).

Key Provisions

  • Since this is a memorializing resolution, its central action is a formal request to the Governor to issue a proclamation.
  • The resolution would typically include preamble language (Whereas clauses) that spotlights the importance of data privacy, cybersecurity, and public awareness.
  • It does not authorize new programs, impose regulatory requirements, create expenditures, or modify existing statutes. There is no explicit mandate for state agencies to implement new activities beyond observing and promoting awareness in line with the proclamation.

Who Is Affected

  • Executive Branch: Governor’s Office would receive the request to issue the proclamation.
  • Public and Private Sectors: State agencies, schools, organizations, and New Yorkers would be encouraged to observe Data Privacy Week and participate in awareness-raising activities if the proclamation is issued.
  • General Public: Benefits from heightened awareness about data privacy best practices and resources.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Legislative Actions:
    • 2025-01-27: Referred to Calendar (listed twice in records)
    • 2025-01-28: Adopted (listed twice in records)
  • Implementation: Effectively occurs if the Governor issues the proclaimed observance for January 27–31, 2025. The bill itself does not create new legal obligations or funding.

Impact and Significance

  • This is a symbolic, honorific measure intended to elevate public attention to data privacy issues within New York.
  • By requesting a formal proclamation, it may spur educational outreach, community events, and partnerships focused on privacy awareness without imposing regulatory or fiscal requirements.

Notes

  • Primary sponsor: Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal.
  • No budgetary impacts are indicated; no statutory changes are proposed.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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