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AI Summary
SB280 proposes new sections in Kentucky law to address privacy violations involving identification devices and biometric technology.
Business Impact
If you use biometric technology, you must comply with new restrictions or face legal challenges.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
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What This Means
Kentucky's SB280 introduces measures to regulate privacy concerning identification devices and biometric technology. It proposes new legal actions and restrictions.
Key Provisions
- Create a cause of action for unauthorized subcutaneous implantation of identification devices (KRS Chapter 411)
- Restrict the use of facial recognition technology and biometric identifiers (KRS Chapter 454)
- Create a cause of action for unauthorized use of facial recognition technology or biometric identifiers (KRS Chapter 411)
- Prohibit the use of facial recognition technology as evidence (KRS Chapter 455)
Latest Legislative Action
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Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 18)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| A. Reed | Primary |
| A. Southworth | Primary |
| C. Richardson | Primary |
| G. Elkins | Primary |
| G. Williams | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Ensure compliance with restrictions on facial recognition technology use
Who: Businesses using facial recognition technology
Penalty: Legal action for non-compliance
Who: Businesses using facial recognition technology
Penalty: Legal action for non-compliance
Review practices regarding biometric identifiers
Who: Organizations utilizing biometric data
Penalty: Legal action for non-compliance
Who: Organizations utilizing biometric data
Penalty: Legal action for non-compliance
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
SB280 aims to create new legal frameworks within the Kentucky Revised Statutes to address privacy violations. Specifically, it proposes a new section in KRS Chapter 411 to establish a cause of action for the unauthorized subcutaneous implantation of identification devices. Additionally, it seeks to add a new section to KRS Chapter 454 to restrict the use of facial recognition technology and biometric identifiers. Another section in KRS Chapter 411 would create a cause of action for the unauthorized use of facial recognition technology or biometric identifiers. Furthermore, SB280 proposes a new section in KRS Chapter 455 to prohibit the use of facial recognition technology as evidence in legal proceedings. The bill does not specify compliance requirements for businesses or penalties for violations.
Official Source
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