Bill > SB1717

This bill establishes new regulations for the commercial use of biometric identifiers in Arizona, defining a "biometric identifier" as unique biological patterns like fingerprints, retina scans, or voiceprints, and an "artificial intelligence system" as any machine-based system that infers from inputs to generate outputs. It prohibits any person from capturing an individual's biometric identifier for a commercial purpose without first informing the individual and obtaining their explicit consent, clarifying that simply having an image with biometric data publicly available online does not constitute consent unless the individual made it public themselves. The bill further restricts the sale, lease, or disclosure of captured biometric identifiers, allowing exceptions only for identification in cases of disappearance or death with consent, to complete authorized financial transactions, when required by law, or for law enforcement with a warrant. It mandates that such identifiers must be stored and protected with reasonable care, similar to other confidential information, and generally destroyed within one year after the purpose for collection expires, with an exception for documents legally required to be kept longer. For employers, the purpose for collecting biometric data for security is presumed to expire upon termination of employment. Violations of these provisions can result in a civil penalty of up to $25,000 per violation, recoverable by the Attorney General.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85367