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NY A01362
NY A01362Establishes 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
01/17/2023
01/17/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to biometric privacy
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Biometric Privacy Act, which requires private entities in possession of biometric identifiers (such as fingerprints or facial scans) or biometric information to develop a written policy for retaining and permanently destroying such data. The bill prohibits private entities from collecting, using, or disclosing biometric information without first obtaining written consent from the individual. It also grants the Attorney General the authority to enforce the Act and impose penalties for violations.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (24)
Joe Angelino (R)*,
Aileen Gunther (D)*,
Scott Bendett (R),
Ken Blankenbush (R),
Karl Brabenec (R),
Vivian Cook (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Inez Dickens (D),
Chris Eachus (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Jeff Gallahan (R),
Jarett Gandolfo (R),
Joe Giglio (R),
Deborah Glick (D),
Alicia Hyndman (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Donna Lupardo (D),
Dave McDonough (R),
Karines Reyes (D),
Nader Sayegh (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Robert Smullen (R),
Clyde Vanel (D),
Ken Zebrowski (D),
Last Action
print number 1362a (on 06/03/2024)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Right to Privacy and Access to Government Information
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A1362 | 01/17/2023 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A01362&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A01362A | 06/03/2024 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A01362&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A01362 | 01/17/2023 |
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