New York § 205 - 205Access to personal information
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 205 — 205Access to personal information, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 205. 205Access to personal information
§ 205. Access to personal information. Except as otherwise provided by law, a state agency shall provide users with access to all personal information pertaining to such user which has been collected through its state agency website. Access to such personal information and the opportunity to request correction or amendment of such personal information shall be provided to users in the manner provided for access to and correction or amendment of personal information under section ninety-five of the public officers law. A state agency shall provide a user access to such personal information via the internet when such access is feasible and only if that access can be provided in a secure manner.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 205
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 205 cover?
Section 205 ("205Access to personal information") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New York § 205?
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