SeeThroughNY

SeeThroughNY, a project of the Empire Center for Public Policy, provides a publicly accessible and searchable database of payroll and pension information for government employees in New York State. The site aggregates data from various government sources, allowing users to look up individuals by name to see their employer, title, and salary. While intended to promote government transparency, the platform exposes personal and financial details that could be exploited for purposes of harassment, identity theft, or financial fraud. The availability of this sensitive information in an easily searchable format creates significant privacy risks for public sector employees, as it can be used by anyone to track individuals and their earnings. To mitigate these risks, individuals should be cautious about the personal information they share online and can request to have their information reviewed if they believe it is inaccurate.