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Privacy bill to broaden definition of biometric data proposed in California

( February 17, 2022, 01:21 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The California Biometric Information Privacy Act has been introduced by Democratic state Senator Bob Wieckowski, with an aim to broaden the definition of "biometric data" for privacy protection purposes. The definition would cover a person’s physiological, biological and behavioral characteristics that can be used to establish individual identity. The measure would require consent by consumers for collecting their biometric information, and includes a private right of action. Statement follows:...

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