Biometrics and the Law: How the CCPA Fits Into the Bigger Picture and Best Practices to Reduce Litigation Risk
What is the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and how does it fit into the bigger picture of biometrics data laws in the U.S.?
States across the country are enacting or proposing legislation to regulate the collection, storage, use and disclosure of biometric data. Some rely on statutes that impose specific requirements unique to biometrics, while others rely on general consumer privacy laws that encompass biometric data, and all 50 states (plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico) have data breach notification laws. Businesses that collect, use, store, or share biometric data need to be aware of the legal landscape so they can comply with applicable laws and reduce their litigation risk.
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