HB 5567 — Biometric Information Privacy Act
HB 5567, titled the Biometric Information Privacy Act, is a proposed bill in West Virginia aimed at regulating the collection, use, and storage of biometric data. The bill is currently under review in the House Health and Human Resources committee. It seeks to protect individuals' biometric information, such as fingerprints or facial recognition data, from unauthorized use or disclosure. The legislation is intended to address privacy concerns related to biometric surveillance and data misuse.
Linked Incidents
3Incidents this policy has been directly linked to
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
Georgia man wrongfully arrested after Clearview AI facial-recognition match leading to $200,000 settlement
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