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The erie county tag on WindowsForum.com covers a notable New York county ordinance that bans most retail businesses from collecting, storing, using, or monetizing customers' biometric identifiers, including facial recognition data. The discussion highlights how this regulation affects IT teams managing CCTV and video-management systems, as retailers may need to adjust software configurations to comply without changing their physical camera setups. The content focuses on the practical implications for technology deployment and data handling in commercial environments, making it relevant for IT professionals and business owners navigating biometric privacy rules in Erie County.
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    Erie County Bans Retail Facial Recognition, Deletes Old Data

    Erie County, New York, has moved beyond the disclosure rules that first exposed Wegmans’ facial-recognition deployment in New York City: since June 5, most commercial establishments in the Buffalo-area county have been barred from collecting, storing, using, or monetizing customers’ biometric...