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Prohibits facial recognition technology to be used in connection with an officer camera used by both local and state police including the storage of biometric data.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the use of facial recognition technology with officer cameras by local and state police, including the storage of biometric data.
Business Impact
If you operate a police department in New York, you must stop using facial recognition with officer cameras immediately to avoid legal issues.
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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
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
The proposed bill A03712 seeks to ban the use of facial recognition technology in conjunction with officer cameras by local and state police in New York.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits facial recognition technology use with officer cameras.
- Bans storage of biometric data collected via officer cameras.
- Applies to both local and state police departments.
Latest Legislative Action
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Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 27)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| GUNTHER | Primary |
| Harvey Epstein | Primary |
| ORTIZ | Primary |
| ROSENTHAL L | Primary |
| Steven Raga D | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Cease the use of facial recognition technology with officer cameras.
Who: Local and state police departments in New York.
Penalty: Potential legal challenges or public backlash.
Who: Local and state police departments in New York.
Penalty: Potential legal challenges or public backlash.
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Full Legal Analysis
Bill A03712 specifically prohibits the use of facial recognition technology in connection with officer cameras utilized by both local and state police in New York. This includes a ban on the storage of any biometric data collected through such technology. Compliance will be mandatory for all law enforcement agencies that employ officer cameras, and the bill's introduction indicates a growing concern over privacy and surveillance practices.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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