New York A01558 requires retailers to post warning signs about tracking and collecting customers' biometric data through electronic devices, with.
New York A01558 amends the general business law to mandate that retailers conspicuously post warning signs at each entrance if they track or collect customers' biometric data via electronic devices. These signs must be in plain language and provide information on opting out of data collection if applicable. Retailers face civil penalties for violations, with escalating fines for repeat offenses. The act excludes cameras and technology used solely for store security. Biometric information includes facial, fingerprint, and voice characteristics, among others.
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