Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Not "perfect"?????-----New York City’s new biometrics privacy law takes effect

New York City’s new biometrics privacy law takes effect
"A new biometrics privacy ordinance has taken effect across New York City, putting new limits on what businesses can do with the biometric data they collect on their customers.
From Friday, businesses that collect biometric information — most commonly in the form of facial recognition and fingerprints — are required to conspicuously post notices and signs to customers at their doors explaining how their data will be collected. 
...Businesses can face stiff penalties for violating the law, but can escape fines if they fix the violation quickly.
The law is by no means perfect, as none of these laws ever are. 
For one, it doesn’t apply to government agencies, including the police...Read all.

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