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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.
This bill prohibits state entities from retaining or sharing various surveillance data, including facial recognition images, without court authorization.
If you operate a state agency in New York, you must not retain or share facial recognition images without court approval or face legal consequences.
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What This Means
The proposed legislation seeks to regulate the retention and sharing of surveillance data, including facial recognition images, by state agencies and contractors. It emphasizes the need for legal authorization from a court before any such actions can take place. This bill is significant for entities involved in surveillance and data management, ensuring compliance with privacy standards.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits retention of various surveillance data without court authorization.
- Prevents sharing of such data with third parties without legal approval.
- Allows lawful storage of specific records obtained during criminal investigations.
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Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 42)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| ABINANTI | Primary |
| BLANKENBUSH | Primary |
| Linda Rosenthal D | Primary |
| Marjorie Byrnes | Primary |
| ROSENTHAL L | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Who: State agencies and contractors doing business with the state.
Penalty: Legal consequences for non-compliance.
Who: State agencies and contractors.
Penalty: Legal consequences for non-compliance.
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