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Prohibits the state, state agencies and departments and contractors doing business with the state, its agencies or departments from retaining facial recognition images or sharing such images with third parties without legal authorization by a court.
Prohibits New York state entities and contractors from retaining or sharing facial recognition images without court authorization.
If you contract with NY state and use facial recognition, you must obtain court approval to retain or share images.
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What This Means
This bill restricts New York state agencies and contractors from retaining or sharing facial recognition images without court approval. It also covers other surveillance data, with exceptions for specific criminal investigations.
Key Provisions
- Section 1: Prohibits retention and sharing of facial recognition images without court authorization.
- Section 1: Extends prohibition to aggregate data from license plate readers, audio and video surveillance, and driver license photographs.
- Section 1: Allows exceptions for specifically-identified records in criminal investigations.
Latest Legislative Action
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Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 7)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Raia R | Sponsor | HD-012 |
| Maritza Davila D | Sponsor | HD-053 |
| Michael Montesano R | Sponsor | HD-015 |
| Sandra Galef D | Sponsor | HD-095 |
| Thomas Abinanti D | Sponsor | HD-092 |
Compliance Checklist
Who: State agencies, departments, and contractors doing business with the state.
Penalty: Potential legal challenges for non-compliance.
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