Bill banning Erie County businesses from using biometrics signed into law

Erie County enacts ban on businesses collecting biometric data

"This is not about stopping innovation, technology or thwarting loss prevention methods," said Erie County Legislator Lawrence Dupre.

Bill banning Erie County businesses from using biometrics signed into law

The "Biometric Transparency and Privacy Act" prohibits the collection of biometric identifier information in commercial settings in Erie County.

County Executive Poloncarz signs biometrics bill into law

Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz today was joined by Erie County Legislators Lawrence Dupre and Taisha St. Jean Tard, Erie County Division of Consumer Protection Director Jennifer Andres, and

Requirements for Businesses Following Passage of the Biometrics Transparency and Privacy Act

Erie County has enacted Local Law No. 5-1 (2026) “Biometrics Transparency and Privacy Act” that prohibits Commercial Establishments from collecting, storing, procuring, using, and selling or otherwise monetizing a Customer’s Biometric Identifier Information in Commercial Settings. All Commercial Establishments in possession of Biometric Identifier Information must provide written notice to the Director of Consumer Protection […] The post Require…