New York

New York's FOIL creates a broad right of access to records of state and local government agencies and establishes the Committee on Open Government to guide compliance.

Requires meetings of public bodies to be open to the general public.

One of the most complex state systems. OGS maintains extensive statewide contracts; agencies required to use them. Formal competitive bidding above $50,000. Highly developed MWBE programs with specific participation requirements. NY eMarketplace platform. Local procurement follows General Municipal Law.

First US law regulating automated employment decision tools (AEDTs). Requires employers using AEDTs in hiring or promotion to conduct an independent bias audit and provide notice to candidates.

Requires New York private-sector employers to provide written notice to employees upon hiring of any electronic monitoring of telephone, email, or internet use.

New York's data security and breach notification law. Requires businesses that own or license private information of New York residents to implement reasonable safeguards and notify affected individuals after a breach.