The bill amends Daniels Law to enhance the protection of personal identifying information by including victim support advocates and victim support care providers among the "covered persons." This expansion means that, alongside judicial officers, law enforcement officers, and child protective investigators, these advocates and providers will have their home addresses and unpublished telephone numbers protected from disclosure. The bill also clarifies the roles of authorized individuals who can request the redaction or nondisclosure of such information on behalf of covered persons, and it extends these protections to immediate family members residing in the same household.

Additionally, the bill introduces new definitions and modifies existing laws regarding the disclosure of personal identifying information and government records. It establishes the Office of Information Privacy to oversee the redaction process and requires public agencies to comply with requests for nondisclosure within 30 days. The bill also mandates that government records be accessible through a public website, streamlining the process for obtaining records while ensuring that sensitive information is adequately protected. Overall, the legislation aims to bolster the safety of victim support professionals while maintaining transparency in government operations.

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