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SECTION 202
Definitions
State Technology (STT) CHAPTER 57-A, ARTICLE 2
§ 202. Definitions. As used in this article, the following terms shall
have the following meanings:

1. "Collect" shall mean to store information, including via cookie
technology, for purposes of retrieval at a later time to initiate
communication with or make determinations about the person who is the
subject of such information.

2. "Disclose" shall mean to reveal, release, transfer, disseminate or
otherwise communicate information orally, in writing or by electronic or
other means, other than to the person who is the subject of such
information.

3. "Internet" shall mean a system of linked computer networks,
international in scope, that facilitate data transmission and exchange.

4. "Office" shall mean the state office of information technology
services.

5. "Personal information" shall mean any information concerning a
natural person which, because of name, number, symbol, mark or other
identifier, can be used to identify that natural person.

6. "State agency" shall have the same meaning as the meaning given to
"agency" under subdivision one of section ninety-two of the public
officers law.

7. "State agency website" shall mean an internet website operated by
or for a state agency. Such term shall include those websites operated
on behalf of state agencies by other public or private entities, but
shall not include any portions of the internet outside the control of
the state agency.

8. "User" shall mean any natural person who uses the internet to
access a state agency website.