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AI Summary
Prohibits New York state entities and contractors from retaining or sharing facial recognition images without court authorization.
Business Impact
If you contract with NY state and use facial recognition, you must obtain court approval to retain or share images.
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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
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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
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Rules Committee | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Ensure no facial recognition images are retained or shared without court authorization.
Who: State agencies, departments, and contractors doing business with the state.
Penalty: Potential legal challenges for non-compliance.
Who: State agencies, departments, and contractors doing business with the state.
Penalty: Potential legal challenges for non-compliance.
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
Bill A11332, introduced in the New York State Assembly, prohibits the state, its agencies, departments, and contractors from retaining or sharing facial recognition images without legal authorization from a court. The bill also applies to aggregate data from license plate readers, audio and video surveillance, and driver license photographs. However, it allows for the storage and sharing of specifically-identified records obtained as part of a specific criminal investigation. The bill does not specify penalties for non-compliance. It reflects a broader legislative trend towards regulating surveillance technology to address privacy concerns.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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