S 1933 New York Senate · 2021 Regular Session

Establishes the biometric privacy act

Summary
Establishes the biometric privacy act; requires private entities in possession of biometric identifiers or biometric information to develop a written policy establishing a retention schedule and guidelines for permanently destroying biometric identifiers and biometric information when the initial purpose for collecting or obtaining such identifiers or information has been satisfied or within three years of the individual's last interaction with the private entity, whichever occurs later.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2021 Last action Jan 5, 2022
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4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
2
Jan 5, 2022
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
upper
Jun 4, 2021
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 1933A
upper
Jun 4, 2021
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
upper
Jan 16, 2021
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
PR
Patty Ritchie
RRepublican
NY
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