New York, NY passed a biometrics privacy ordinance to prevent potentially discriminatory practices

New York, NY biometrics privacy ordinance

New York City has passed a new biometrics privacy ordinance that limits what private businesses can do with the biometric data collected from customers. The ordinance also requires businesses to post signs explaining to customers how their data will be collected. Businesses are also banned from selling, sharing, or profiting directly from the biometric data that they collect. The ordinance was designed to discourage businesses from using potentially discriminatory technology.

NY

New York, NY

Municipality in New York

United States