The bill amends existing New Jersey legislation to enhance the confidentiality protections for probation officers, aligning their privacy rights with those of judicial and law enforcement officers. It introduces a definition for "probation officer" and mandates that the home addresses and personal identifying information of probation officers and their immediate family members remain confidential. The bill also establishes the Office of Information Privacy within the Department of Community Affairs, which will oversee requests for redaction or nondisclosure of these sensitive details.

Furthermore, the legislation expands the protections under Daniels Law to include probation officers, prohibiting the disclosure of their personal information, such as home addresses and unpublished telephone numbers, unless approved for redaction. It outlines the responsibilities of authorized individuals seeking to prevent such disclosures and establishes civil liabilities for violations. The definition of "covered person" is broadened to encompass probation officers, ensuring their personal information is protected, while also clarifying the roles of authorized representatives. The bill aims to strengthen privacy protections for individuals in sensitive positions while maintaining transparency in government operations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 47:1A-1.1, 47:1A-5, 47:1B-1, 2C:20-31.1, 56:8-166.1