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Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez read Council Member Carlina Rivera's statement regarding her bill of residential biomentrics

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Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez reads an opening statement on behalf of Council Member Carlina Rivera regarding legislation to regulate facial recognition technology and biometric identifier systems in residential buildings.

The statement highlights concerns about the lack of regulatory oversight for these technologies
It says the technologies can lead to negative impacts like user misidentification and increased surveillance
The bill aims to limit facial recognition to protect residents' rights and prevent discrimination
Rivera acknowledges the technologies could contribute to gentrification and displacement
The statement emphasizes the need for safeguards to protect civil rights and increase transparency

Jennifer Gutiérrez

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Thank you, council member.

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And before for moving on, I'd also like to just read a statement on behalf of counsel member Carlina Rivera regarding her bill of residential biometrics.

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Good morning, and thank you for holding this hearing, allowing me to deliver brief remarks related to introduction 425.

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More landlords are implementing technological solutions to an quality of life and security for residents.

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But when it comes to facial recognition and biometric identifier systems, there is a gap in the regulatory framework that can lead to negative impacts.

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Many New Yorkers share serious concerns when it comes to the use of facial recognition, technology and biometrics in different settings.

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And these concerns are valid and backed by data from uncommon user misidentification to the potential to increase the presence and accuracy of surveillance.

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City leadership must establish safeguard safeguards that protect rights and increase transparency.

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My bill before the committee today would limit the use a facial recognition technology in residential buildings to ensure New Yorkers do not have their rights violated and are not excluded or discriminated against.

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The concerns New Yorkers have about the use of facial recognition technology and biometric identifier systems are real.

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As housing advocacy groups have pointed out that this type of technology could further fuel gentrification and displacement of legacy communities.

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While technological upgrades can certainly provide a benefit, it is our responsibility to ensure that all New Yorkers are protected and taken into account when it comes to the negative effects on our civil rights.

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