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NY A00027
NY A00027Establishes 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
01/06/2021
01/06/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 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 scans) or biometric information to develop a written policy on the retention and destruction of such data. The bill prohibits private entities from selling, leasing, or profiting from biometric data, and restricts their ability to disclose or disseminate it without the subject's consent, except in certain limited circumstances. The bill also provides a private right of action for individuals aggrieved by violations, allowing them to recover liquidated damages and other relief.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (26)
Aileen Gunther (D)*,
Jake Ashby (R),
Charles Barron (D),
Ken Blankenbush (R),
Vivian Cook (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Inez Dickens (D),
Steven Englebright (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D),
Joe Giglio (R),
Deborah Glick (D),
Richard Gottfried (D),
Alicia Hyndman (D),
Mike Lawler (R),
Donna Lupardo (D),
Dave McDonough (R),
Michael Montesano (R),
Yuh-Line Niou (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
José Rivera (D),
Nader Sayegh (D),
Colin Schmitt (R),
Robert Smullen (R),
Clyde Vanel (D),
Ken Zebrowski (D),
Last Action
referred to consumer affairs and protection (on 01/05/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A27 | 12/30/2020 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A00027&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A00027 | 12/30/2020 |
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