Biometric data; employer policy on storage, protection, and destruction, civil penalty. (HB1215)

Introduced By

Del. Kathy Tran (D-Springfield)

Description

Biometric data; employer policy on storage, protection, and destruction; civil penalty. Establishes the parameters for the capture and safekeeping of biometric data by employers. The bill defines "biometric data" as a retina or iris scan, fingerprint, voiceprint, record of hand or face geometry, or any other means of information, regardless of how it is captured or stored, that is used to identify an individual based on biological identifiers. Once the purpose for capturing the data is complete, or after three years from the date it is last used for its initial purpose, whichever occurs first, the biometric data must be destroyed. An employer who violates the requirements of the bill is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 for each violation. The bill also provides a right of action against employers who violate the parameters of capturing and safekeeping biometric data. Read the Bill »

Status

12/04/2020: Failed to Pass in Committee

History