The legislation would prohibit any police agency or police officer from acquiring, possessing, accessing, installing, activating, or using any “biometric surveillance system” including facial recognition. It would also bar the use of any biometric information or surveillance information derived from the use of a biometric surveillance system by any other entity. Provisions in the bill would also allow for individuals to seek damages for the violation of the law.
NEW YORK Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed legislation into law, the Birds and Bees Protection Act, that prohibits the use of certain pesticides and creates protections for New York wildlife. According to a press release from the governor’s office, the Birds and Bees Protection Act prevents exposure to potentially harmful toxins by prohibiting the […]
overnor Kathy Hochul has signed into law Legislation S.1856-A/A.7640, known as the Birds and Bees Protection Act. This nation-leading legislation protects