United States of America: Bill requiring notification of use and prohibiting sale of biometric information enters into effect
Description
Bill requiring notification of use and prohibiting sale of biometric information enters into effect
On 9 July 2021, Bill 1170-2018, which requires businesses to notify customers of the use of biometric identifier technology and prohibits the sale of biometric identifier information, has entered into force. The bill requires businesses using biometric identifier technology to disclose this fact clearly and conspicuously to customers. Further, the sale or exchange of biometric identifier information is prohibited.
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
subnational
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2018-10-17
under deliberation
2020-12-10
adopted
2021-01-10
in grace period
Key regulatory dimensions
Regulated subjects
The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
producer / supplier
1
Type
Private organisation
Economic activity
cross-cutting
Category
All
Policy change by business practice
The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
personal data: biometric: sale
Regulatory tool
Purpose/processing limitation
Private right of action
Sanctions
Civil penalty
Regulated subjects
1
personal data: biometric: data collection
Regulatory tool
User notification requirement
Private right of action
Sanctions
Civil penalty
Regulated subjects
1
personal data: biometric: data processing
Regulatory tool
User notification requirement
Private right of action
Sanctions
Civil penalty
Regulated subjects
1