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QUESTION

What additional enforcement mechanisms are needed for the council bill on biometric data privacy?

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    Council members ask if private lawsuits alone would be sufficient for enforcing the biometric privacy bill, or if additional civil penalties are necessary.

    • The privacy advocate says private lawsuits and robust agency enforcement are the most effective approach.
    • The council member asks if both private actions and civil penalties are needed for the bill to be effective.
    • The advocate responds that having both private lawsuits and agency enforcement tends to be the best way to implement safeguards.