Stores in Monroe County will have to disclose if they use facial recognition technology, according to a new bill unanimously approved Tuesday by the county Legislature.
The bill, introduced by County Legislators Rachel Barnhart and David Long, would require businesses that collect biometric data to post "conspicuous" signage notifying customers.
The data collection includes facial recognition, fingerprints, retina or iris scanning, or any other identifying characteristics.
The legislation stems from an incident in January, when a Wegmans store in New York City publicly posted signage stating that it used facial recognition software in its stores.
In May, Erie County became the first county in New York to place an outright ban on biometric data collection in stores.