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Requires retailers to post warning signs of the tracking and collecting of customers biometric data through electronic devices; provides for civil penalties.
AI Summary
This bill requires retailers using electronic devices for tracking and collecting biometric data to post warning signs, with civil penalties for non-compliance.
Business Impact
If you operate a retail business in New York, you must post warning signs about biometric data collection by 2025 or face fines up to $500 per violation.
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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
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What This Means
New York's A 1558 mandates retailers using electronic devices for biometric data tracking to inform customers through warning signs. Non-compliance could result in civil penalties, emphasizing transparency in customer data practices.
Key Provisions
- Retailers using electronic devices for tracking must post warning signs about biometric data collection.
- Specific civil penalties for non-compliance are outlined in the bill.
- Biometric data includes physiological or behavioral characteristics used for identification.
Latest Legislative Action
reported referred to codes
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 7)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Bores D | Sponsor | HD-073 |
| Deborah Glick D | Sponsor | HD-066 |
| Grace Lee D | Sponsor | HD-065 |
| Jo Simon D | Sponsor | HD-052 |
| Judy Griffin D | Sponsor | HD-021 |
Roll Call Votes
A ·
Assembly Consumer Affairs And Protection Committee: Favorable refer to committee Codes ·
May 5, 2026
12 Yea
0 Nay
4 Other
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Post warning signs about tracking and biometric data collection
Who: Retailers
Deadline: By the effective date of the law
Penalty: Fines up to $500 for non-compliance
Who: Retailers
Deadline: By the effective date of the law
Penalty: Fines up to $500 for non-compliance
Provide opt-out information for customers
Who: Retailers
Deadline: By the effective date of the law
Penalty: Fines up to $500 for non-compliance
Who: Retailers
Deadline: By the effective date of the law
Penalty: Fines up to $500 for non-compliance
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Full Legal Analysis
The bill requires retailers using electronic devices to track customers or collect biometric information to post conspicuous warning signs at each entrance. The bill does not specify the exact content or format of these signs. 'Biometric data' as per the bill includes physiological or behavioral characteristics used for identification. Compliance is mandatory for these retailers operating in New York, with specified civil penalties for violations. Exceptions or specific conditions for compliance are not detailed here but may be present in the full text. This legislation reflects growing trends in data privacy and consumer protection.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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