Law / United States / New York / New York City
Biometric Identifier Information Law
N.Y.C. Admin. Code tit. 22, ch. 12, secs. 22-1201 to 22-1205 (Local Law 3 of 2021)
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In force since 9 July 2021.
A biometric privacy rule binding private bodies.
As of 3 September 2026.
What it requires
- A commercial establishment operating in New York City that collects, retains, converts, stores, or shares a customer's biometric identifier information must post a clear and conspicuous sign at every customer entrance disclosing that practice, and must never sell, lease, trade, or otherwise profit from transacting in biometric identifier information regardless of signage.
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What it reaches
What it reaches
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What this law does
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A commercial establishment, a place of entertainment, retail store, or food and drink establishment, that collects, retains, converts, stores, or shares customers' biometric identifier information must post a clear and conspicuous sign at every customer entrance disclosing that practice.
Separately, it is unlawful for any commercial establishment to sell, lease, trade, share in exchange for anything of value, or otherwise profit from the transaction of biometric identifier information, and the law does not apply to a government agency, employee, or agent.
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Read the law
New York City Administrative Code, official codified text of Chapter 12 of Title 22