The bill establishes a Biometric Information Privacy Study Committee to examine and report on the use of biometric data by government entities in Illinois.
If you handle biometric data in Illinois, you must comply with new privacy recommendations by December 31, 2010, or face scrutiny from the General Assembly.
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What This Means
Illinois HB742 proposes the creation of a Biometric Information Privacy Study Committee tasked with reviewing the use of biometric data by state and local governments. This committee will assess current practices, identify best practices, and recommend improvements to safeguard biometric information. Stakeholders from various sectors, including law enforcement and civil liberties, will be involved in this examination.
Key Provisions
- Establishes the Biometric Information Privacy Study Committee.
- Committee to examine current policies on biometric data protection.
- Report due to the General Assembly by December 31, 2010.
- Members serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for travel.
- Public hearings may be held to gather testimony on biometric issues.
- Committee to recommend best practices for biometric data management.
Latest Legislative Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0004
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 49)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Margaret Croke | Primary |
| Mark L. Walker | Primary |
| Adriane Johnson | Cosponsor |
| Amy Briel | Cosponsor |
| Amy Elik | Cosponsor |
Compliance Checklist
Who: Appointed members of the committee.
Deadline: Ongoing until report submission.
Penalty: None specified, but non-participation may affect future regulations.
Who: State and local government entities.
Deadline: By December 31, 2010.
Penalty: Potential scrutiny from the General Assembly.
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