N.Y. State Technology Law § 303: Electronic facilitator

§ 303. Electronic facilitator. 1. The office of information technology

services shall be the electronic facilitator and administer this

article. In addition to the authority, duties and responsibilities set

forth in article one of this chapter, the electronic facilitator shall

have the authority, duties and responsibilities granted in this article.

2. The electronic facilitator shall have the following functions,

powers, and duties:

(a) To promulgate rules and regulations consistent with the provisions

of this article. In developing rules and regulations, the electronic

facilitator shall seek the advice of the attorney general, the state

comptroller, the director of budget, government and private entities and

individuals as the electronic facilitator deems appropriate.

(b) To cooperate with government and private entities and individuals

in order to assist in the development and implementation of this

article.

(c) To develop guidelines for the improvement of business and commerce

by electronic means. Such guidelines shall identify preferred technology

standards relating to security, confidentiality and privacy of

electronic signatures and electronic records.