On January 15, 2015, the New York Attorney General announced that he would propose legislation to update New York's protection of personal data. The Attorney General called for modifications to the definition of personal information, a requirement that entities implement more robust safeguards, and incentives to encourage companies to adopt heightened forms of data security by creating a safe harbor to eliminate liability.

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