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AI Summary
This bill mandates private entities to establish retention schedules for biometric data and prohibits unauthorized collection and disclosure with exceptions.
Business Impact
If you collect biometric data in Kentucky, you must create a retention and destruction schedule or face penalties.
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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
Affected Industries
What This Means
Kentucky's SB278 aims to regulate biometric data collection by requiring private entities to develop retention schedules and prohibiting unauthorized practices. The legislation reflects growing concerns about privacy and data security in the age of advanced technology.
Key Provisions
- Private entities must develop a retention and destruction schedule for biometric data.
- Prohibits unauthorized collection, trade, and disclosure of biometric information with exceptions.
- Establishes a standard of care for entities collecting biometric information.
Latest Legislative Action
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Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 15)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| A. Mays Bledsoe | Primary |
| A. Reed | Primary |
| B. Storm | Primary |
| C. Richardson | Primary |
| J. Higdon | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Develop a retention and destruction schedule for biometric data
Who: Private entities collecting biometric data
Penalty: Potential fines for non-compliance
Who: Private entities collecting biometric data
Penalty: Potential fines for non-compliance
Ensure no unauthorized collection or disclosure of biometric information
Who: Private entities collecting biometric data
Penalty: Potential fines for non-compliance
Who: Private entities collecting biometric data
Penalty: Potential fines for non-compliance
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
SB278 introduces a framework for the collection and management of biometric data in Kentucky. It requires private entities to create and adhere to a retention and destruction schedule for biometric identifiers and information, ensuring that such data is not kept longer than necessary. The bill prohibits the collection, trade, and disclosure of biometric information without explicit consent, with certain exceptions. Key definitions related to biometric data are established to clarify the scope of the legislation. This bill reflects a growing trend towards stricter oversight of personal data in the context of emerging technologies.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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