The bill creates separate causes of action for the use of identification devices and facial recognition technology, and proposes new sections in multiple KRS chapters to make such evidence inadmissible.
If you use facial recognition technology in Kentucky, you must ensure compliance with new restrictions or face legal action.
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What This Means
Senate Bill 239 aims to enhance privacy protections in Kentucky by creating legal avenues for individuals affected by the use of identification devices and facial recognition technology. It proposes new sections in multiple KRS chapters to make such technologies inadmissible in court. Compliance will be essential for organizations operating in this space.
Key Provisions
- Creates a cause of action for the introduction of identification devices.
- Creates a separate cause of action for the use of facial recognition technology and biometric identifiers.
- Proposes new sections in KRS Chapters 6, 13B, 23A, 24A, and 29A to make facial recognition technology inadmissible in court.
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Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| D. Douglas | Primary |
| D. Thayer | Primary |
| D. Yates | Primary |
| G. Clemons | Primary |
| G. Neal | Primary |
| J. Adams | Primary |
| J. Higdon | Primary |
| K. Berg | Primary |
| K. Herron | Primary |
| L. Tichenor | Primary |
| M. McGarvey | Primary |
| P. Hornback | Primary |
| S. Meredith | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Who: Businesses and organizations using facial recognition technology.
Penalty: Potential legal action for non-compliance.
Who: Organizations that collect or use biometric data.
Penalty: Legal recourse for affected individuals.
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