S 4457 — Establishes The Biometric Privacy Act
S 4457 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 information, such as facial recognition and voice data. It is intended to address privacy risks associated with surveillance technologies and biometric data misuse. The bill was introduced in the 2023-2024 legislative session and referred to the Consumer Affairs and Protection Committee on June 6, 2024.
Linked Incidents
2Incidents 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
Bumble users’ biometric data collected and sold without consent leading to Illinois class action lawsuit
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