Massachusetts S36 regulates biometric recognition technology to protect end users' privacy and data.

Massachusetts S36 aims to ensure accountability in the use of biometric recognition technology by covered entities. The bill defines "biometric data" as measurable biological or behavioral characteristics used for identification. It mandates that covered entities, which include businesses collecting or processing biometric data, must secure this data and act in the end user's best interests. The bill prohibits unfair, deceptive, and abusive practices, such as processing data without consent or selling it to third parties.

Massachusetts S36 regulates biometric recognition technology to protect end users' privacy and data.

Massachusetts S36 aims to ensure accountability in the use of biometric recognition technology by covered entities. The bill defines "biometric data" as measurable biological or behavioral characteristics used for identification. It mandates that covered entities, which include businesses collecting or processing biometric data, must secure this data and act in the end user's best interests. The bill prohibits unfair, deceptive, and abusive practices, such as processing data without consent or selling it to third parties.