The bill amends Daniels Law to extend protections against the disclosure of personal information to municipal court administrators and their deputies, thereby prohibiting the release of sensitive information such as home addresses and unpublished telephone numbers for this group. The definition of "covered person" is updated to include municipal court administrators alongside existing categories like judicial officers, law enforcement officers, and prosecutors. This expansion aims to enhance the safety and privacy of these individuals and their families by restricting public access to their personal information.

Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of authorized individuals seeking to prevent the disclosure of protected information, requiring them to provide written notice to the disclosing entity. Violations of these provisions are classified as either a fourth-degree crime for reckless violations or a third-degree crime for purposeful violations. The legislation also establishes the Office of Information Privacy within the Department of Community Affairs to oversee the redaction of home addresses for certain individuals and clarifies custodians' responsibilities regarding access to government records. Overall, the bill aims to streamline access to government records while ensuring the protection of sensitive information for public officials.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2C:20-31.1, 47:1A-1.1, 47:1A-5, 47:1B-1, 47:1B-2, 56:8-166.1, 56:8-166.3