Avalanche of privacy legislation for US states tightening biometrics rules

The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has released its 2023 State Privacy Landscape Report, reviewing the most recent legislative session for U.S. states along with predictions for next year's advancements in privacy law.

Biometrics providers take note: In 2023, over 140 bills pertaining to consumer data privacy have been introduced across 37 states, while 80 bills were introduced across 33 states last year. The 2023 legislative year also saw a shift from privacy legislation being enacted in predominantly …

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