Legislation that would expand New York state’s data breach notification laws is heading to Gov. Andrew Cuomo for his signature.
The state Assembly in a 94-2 vote June 17 passed the bill (A.5635B/S.5575B), known as the Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security, or SHIELD Act, which passed the state Senate by a 42-20 vote on June 5. Cuomo (D) has not indicated whether he will sign the measure. A spokesman for Cuomo said their office is reviewing the legislation.
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