Bill > S07426

This bill establishes strict regulations for businesses scanning the machine-readable zone of New York state driver's licenses and identification cards, limiting the purposes for which such scanning can occur. Specifically, businesses can only scan these documents for limited purposes such as verifying authenticity, checking age for restricted goods or services, preventing fraud, complying with legal requirements, transmitting information to specific entities like credit reporting agencies, or for medical privacy purposes. The bill prohibits businesses from retaining, selling, or disseminating personal information obtained through scanning beyond these specified purposes, with exceptions for necessary legal or regulatory compliance. Each violation of these rules can result in a civil penalty of up to $1,000. The bill also defines key terms like "consumer reporting agency" and "financial institution" by referencing federal laws such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act and Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. Additionally, the bill amends the alcoholic beverage control law to align with these new restrictions on scanning and using personal identification information. The primary goal is to protect individuals' personal information and limit potential misuse of driver's license and identification card data by businesses.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7426