This bill mandates private entities to establish retention schedules for biometric data and prohibits its unauthorized collection and disclosure.
If you collect biometric data in Kentucky, you must create a retention and destruction schedule or face legal consequences.
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What This Means
Senate Bill 278 aims to regulate biometric data collection by requiring private entities to implement strict retention and destruction protocols. It prohibits unauthorized collection and trade of biometric information, establishing a standard of care for compliance. This legislation impacts businesses that handle biometric identifiers, ensuring they adhere to new privacy standards.
Key Provisions
- Defines terms related to biometric data.
- Requires retention and destruction schedules for biometric identifiers.
- Prohibits unauthorized collection, trade, and disclosure of biometric information.
- Establishes a standard of care for collecting biometric information.
- Creates a civil cause of action for violations.
Latest Legislative Action
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Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Wil Schroder R | Sponsor | SD-024 |
Compliance Checklist
Who: Private entities collecting biometric information.
Penalty: Legal consequences for non-compliance.
Who: Private entities handling biometric data.
Penalty: Legal consequences for non-compliance.
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