New York A06347 mandates governmental entities to consider multifactor authentication for network access and requires public websites to encrypt.

New York A06347 amends the state technology law to require governmental entities to consider implementing multifactor authentication for local and remote network access. This includes using knowledge-based, possession-based, and biometric information credentials. The bill prohibits the use of biometric information for network access and mandates that any biometric data collected must not be sold, monetized, or shared with law enforcement without a warrant.

New York A06347 mandates governmental entities to consider multifactor authentication for network access and requires public websites to encrypt.

New York A06347 amends the state technology law to require governmental entities to consider implementing multifactor authentication for local and remote network access. This includes using knowledge-based, possession-based, and biometric information credentials. The bill prohibits the use of biometric information for network access and mandates that any biometric data collected must not be sold, monetized, or shared with law enforcement without a warrant.