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Senate approves ban on mandatory iris/retina scans for most private employers, carves out hospitals
Summary
The New York State Senate passed legislation prohibiting most private employers from requiring employees to use iris or retina biometric scanners while allowing government hospitals and medical colleges to continue mandating them.
The New York State Senate passed legislation (Senate Print 6-81) that prevents most private employers from mandating the use of iris or retina biometric scanners while preserving that authority for government hospitals and medical colleges.
Supporters said the bill protects workers’ privacy and prevents a permanent security exposure if biometric data is stolen. “Biometric data security is permanent,” Senator Martinez said during debate, arguing that once biometric information is stolen it “cannot be changed.”
Sponsors and proponents framed the measure as an…
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