The bill amends New Jersey's "Daniel's Law" to enhance privacy protections for public officials, including members of the Legislature and municipal court administrators. It requires the Director of the Office of Information Privacy (OIP) to create a secure portal that allows individuals to request the nondisclosure of their personal information by private entities. New definitions are introduced, such as "covered entity" and "covered information," which specify the types of individuals and information that are protected. The bill also outlines the responsibilities of authorized persons who can request redaction, including employers and unions, and establishes procedures for verifying these requests.

Additionally, the bill imposes civil penalties for non-compliance with the established procedures, mandating that covered entities access the secure portal at least once every 45 days and report their activities regarding redaction requests. Failure to comply will result in a civil penalty of $200 for each 45-day period of non-compliance, with a notice and opportunity to rectify the violation before enforcement actions are taken. Overall, the legislation aims to strengthen the privacy rights of individuals in sensitive positions by providing them with greater control over their personal information while ensuring that the process for requesting nondisclosure is efficient and secure.

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