Erie County in New York State has a new Biometric Transparency and Privacy Act that went into effect June 5, 2026. In this episode, Kevin Szczepanski introduces the new local law—the first such law in New York State—and explains that, according to the law, most commercial establishments in Erie County must stop collecting, storing, using, transmitting, or monetizing customer biometric information. Businesses possessing biometric data must notify the county director by July 5, post clear notices and destruction policies at their locations, and certify deletion within 30 days. Violations may trigger daily civil penalties. Listen in to learn about both the benefits and risks of biometric data and key exemptions to the law.