The bill amends Daniels Law to expand protections for personal identifying information by including victim support advocates and victim support care providers. It updates the definition of "covered person" to encompass these individuals, alongside judicial officers, law enforcement officers, and child protective investigators. The legislation prohibits the disclosure of their home addresses and unpublished telephone numbers, thereby enhancing their privacy and safety. Additionally, it clarifies the roles of authorized persons who can request the redaction or nondisclosure of such information and includes immediate family members residing in the same household in the protections. The bill establishes penalties for violations, categorizing reckless violations as a crime of the fourth degree and purposeful violations as a crime of the third degree.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new definitions related to personal identifying information and outlines the responsibilities of custodians of government records, emphasizing the need to redact sensitive information before public access. It mandates that government records be accessible online and allows public agencies to enter into shared services agreements for electronic record provision. The Office of Information Privacy is established to oversee the redaction process and handle requests for reconsideration of denials. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance the protection of sensitive information while ensuring transparency in government operations, particularly for individuals in critical roles who may face risks due to their work with victims of sexual assault.

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