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NY A01911

NY A01911
Establishes the biometric privacy act; requires private entities in possession of biometric identifiers or biometric information to develop a written policy establishing a retention schedule and guidelines for permanently destroying biometric identifiers and biometric information when the initial purpose for collecting or obtaining such identifiers or information has been satisfied or within three years of the individual's last interaction with the private entity, whichever occurs first.

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Introduced
01/17/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Establishes the biometric privacy act; requires private entities in possession of biometric identifiers or biometric information to develop a written policy establishing a retention schedule and guidelines for permanently destroying biometric identifiers and biometric information when the initial purpose for collecting or obtaining such identifiers or information has been satisfied or within three years of the individual's last interaction with the private entity, whichever occurs first.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Biometric Privacy Act, which requires private entities in possession of biometric identifiers (such as fingerprints, iris scans, or facial geometry) or biometric information to develop a written policy for retaining and permanently destroying this sensitive data. The bill sets specific requirements for when private entities can collect, use, and disclose biometric information, and provides individuals with a right of action to seek damages for violations. The bill also clarifies that it does not conflict with existing laws like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) or the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and does not apply to government agencies or financial institutions subject to those federal laws.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (36)

Aileen Gunther (D)*,  Catherine Nolan (D)*,  Carmen Arroyo (OTHER),  Jake Ashby (R),  Charles Barron (D),  Michael Blake (D),  Ken Blankenbush (R),  Vivian Cook (D),  Marcos Crespo (D),  Catalina Cruz (D),  Anthony D'Urso (D),  Inez Dickens (D),  Steven Englebright (D),  Harvey Epstein (D),  Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D),  Gary Finch (R),  Joe Giglio (R),  Deborah Glick (D),  Richard Gottfried (D),  Alicia Hyndman (D),  Ellen Jaffee (D),  Peter Lawrence (R),  Barbara Lifton (D),  Dave McDonough (R),  Michael Montesano (R),  Walter Mosley (D),  Yuh-Line Niou (D),  Andrew Raia (R),  Karines Reyes (D),  José Rivera (D),  Nader Sayegh (D),  Colin Schmitt (R),  Robert Smullen (R),  Clyde Vanel (D),  Tremaine Wright (D),  Ken Zebrowski (D), 

Last Action

referred to consumer affairs and protection (on 01/08/2020)
(1 Companion Bills)

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