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Washington biometric privacy law (RCW 19.375; HB 1493)

Washington's biometric-privacy law (RCW 19.375, enacted by HB 1493, 2017) bars enrolling a biometric identifier (data from automatic measurements of biological characteristics - voiceprints, fingerprints, retinas, irises, and other unique physical patterns) in a database for a commercial purpose without notice and consent. Enforced by the Attorney General via the Consumer Protection Act (RCW 19.375.030); no private right of action. Robot-operation nexus: humanoid robots with perception systems enrolling biometric identifiers fall within its scope. Scoped formFactors=['humanoid'].

Jurisdiction: Washington State · Effective 2017-07-23

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Sources (3)

  1. https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=19.375
  2. https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=19.375.020
  3. https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/washingtons-biometric-data-regime-advances-privacy-regulation

Status history

  • In effect · 2017-07-23 · editor:DEPLOY content-agent (Sprint 5b-4 biometric/workplace state laws)

    Washington biometric privacy law (RCW 19.375 / HB 1493) in effect since 2017; AG-enforced via the Consumer Protection Act (humanoid-perception nexus).

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