The bill amends New Jersey's Daniels Law to enhance privacy protections for public officials, specifically including members of the Legislature and municipal court administrators. It mandates the establishment of a secure portal by the Director of the Office of Information Privacy (OIP) to prevent the disclosure of personal information by private entities. The legislation introduces new definitions, such as "covered entity" and "covered information," and outlines procedures for verifying requests for redaction or nondisclosure of personal information. Covered entities are required to regularly access the portal and certify their compliance with the new regulations, with civil penalties imposed for non-compliance.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the responsibilities of public agencies regarding the redaction and nondisclosure of sensitive information, particularly home addresses of covered persons, which include judicial officers and law enforcement personnel. It establishes a framework for the secure portal, emphasizing the need for hashed data to enhance privacy and security. The bill also outlines the process for verifying and authenticating requests for nondisclosure, ensuring that the personal information of individuals in high-risk positions is adequately protected while maintaining an efficient process for requesting nondisclosure.

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, 56:8-166.13, 56:8-166.15