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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
The bill restricts New York state agencies and contractors from retaining or sharing facial recognition images without court approval. It allows for the lawful use of specifically-identified records in criminal investigations.
Key Provisions
- Section 1: Prohibits retention and sharing of facial recognition images without court authorization.
- Section 1: Prohibits use of record management systems for aggregate LPR data, audio, video surveillance, and driver license photos without court authorization.
- Section 1: Allows storage and sharing of specifically-identified records for lawful criminal investigations.
Latest Legislative Action
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Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Patricia Fahy | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Ensure no facial recognition images are retained or shared without court approval.
Who: State agencies and contractors doing business with the state.
Penalty: Potential legal repercussions for unauthorized retention or sharing.
Who: State agencies and contractors doing business with the state.
Penalty: Potential legal repercussions for unauthorized retention or sharing.
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
Bill S9172, introduced in the New York Senate, prohibits the state, its agencies, departments, and contractors from retaining or sharing facial recognition images without legal authorization from a court of competent jurisdiction. This restriction applies to any record management system used by these entities. The bill also addresses the handling of aggregate License Plate Reader (LPR) data, audio and video surveillance recordings, and driver license photographs, prohibiting their use as repositories or storage systems without court authorization. However, it permits the storage and sharing of specifically-identified records that are lawfully obtained as part of a specific criminal investigation, without requiring court authorization. The bill does not specify penalties for non-compliance. It aims to regulate the use of surveillance technologies by state entities and their contractors.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
View S9172 on official legislature website →
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