A 1362 — Establishes The Biometric Privacy Act
A 1362 establishes the Biometric Privacy Act, which aims to regulate the collection, use, and storage of biometric data by businesses in New York. The bill seeks to protect individuals from unauthorized use of biometric identifiers such as fingerprints, facial recognition, and iris scans. It addresses privacy and surveillance risks associated with biometric data misuse.
Linked Incidents
3Incidents this policy has been directly linked to
Consumer users misidentified by Neutrogena Skin360 facial recognition app leading to biometric privacy lawsuit in U.S. court
London woman added to facial recognition watchlist after 39p dispute at Home Bargains store leading to ICO complaint
Bumble users’ biometric data collected and sold without consent leading to Illinois class action lawsuit
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