The bill amends Daniels Law to extend protections for personal identifying information to include victim support advocates and victim support care providers, in addition to existing protections for judicial officers, law enforcement officers, and child protective investigators. It specifically prohibits the disclosure of home addresses and unpublished telephone numbers of these advocates and providers, thereby enhancing their privacy and safety. The bill also clarifies the roles of authorized individuals who can request the redaction or nondisclosure of such information, establishing penalties for reckless or purposeful violations of these provisions.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new definitions related to personal identifying information and outlines the responsibilities of custodians of government records, including the requirement to redact sensitive information before public access. It mandates that government records be accessible through a publicly available website and establishes an Office of Information Privacy to manage requests for redaction or nondisclosure of home addresses for specific individuals. The bill emphasizes the importance of protecting the personal information of those who support victims of crime, ensuring their safety 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