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The New York SHIELD Act – A Model for Every State’s Next Data Breach Law
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The New York SHIELD Act – A Model for Every State’s Next Data Breach Law

May 2, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
New York’s SHIELD Act took full effect on March 21, 2020 and requires businesses to implement “reasonable” data security safeguards and notify affected New York residents of certain breaches. It broadened what counts as private information and expanded coverage to many out-of-state companies handling NY data. This article explains the law’s key requirements and why […]
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