The bill amends "Daniel's Law" to expand protections for the personal identifying information of victim support advocates and victim support care providers, in addition to existing protections for judicial officers, law enforcement officers, and child protective investigators. It prohibits the disclosure of home addresses and unpublished telephone numbers of these individuals, thereby enhancing their privacy and safety. The bill also introduces new definitions, such as "personal identifying information," and clarifies the roles of authorized persons who can request the redaction or nondisclosure of such information. Violations of these provisions are categorized as either reckless or purposeful, with corresponding criminal penalties.

Additionally, the bill establishes the Office of Information Privacy within the Department of Community Affairs to oversee the redaction process and handle requests for reconsideration of denials. It mandates that public agencies comply with redaction requests within 30 days and outlines the legal recourse available for violations. The bill aims to enhance transparency in government record access while ensuring the protection of sensitive information for vulnerable individuals, particularly those involved in supporting victims of crime and those associated with public institutions of higher education.

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