S 1422 — Establishes The Biometric Privacy Act
S 1422 establishes the Biometric Privacy Act in New York, aiming to regulate the collection, use, and storage of biometric data by businesses. The bill seeks to protect individuals from unauthorized use of biometric identifiers such as fingerprints, facial scans, and voice recordings. It is intended to address privacy risks associated with biometric surveillance and data misuse. The bill was referred to the Consumer Protection committee for review.
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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