Erie County has enacted Local Law No. 5-1 (2026) “Biometrics Transparency and Privacy Act” that prohibits Commercial Establishments from collecting, storing, procuring, using, and selling or otherwise monetizing a Customer’s Biometric Identifier Information in Commercial Settings.
All Commercial Establishments in possession of Biometric Identifier Information must provide written notice to the Director of Consumer Protection within thirty days.
Additional information, including the Mandatory Notice form, can be found at erie.gov/Biometrics.
