New York City Council votes to ban surveillance pricing
Original title: NYC to bar surveillance pricing as momentum for bans grows nationwide
The 44-5 vote lets the city fine violators up to $1,000 each, while exempting transparent loyalty discounts.
The council approved a bill barring businesses from using personal data to charge different people different prices for the same product. Mayor Zohran Mamdani backed the measure. Seattle passed a similar ban last month, and New Jersey, Connecticut and Maryland already have bans. A New York state bill passed in June remains unsigned on Gov. Kathy Hochul’s desk.
Unconfirmed: Widespread surveillance pricing is suspected; Kroger denies setting prices from personal data.
- The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection may fine companies up to $1,000 per violation.
- Bona fide discounts, loyalty programs and veteran or student discounts are exempt.
- In October the FTC ordered nine firms, including Uber, DoorDash, Walmart and Target, to explain pricing.
- Advocates say grocery, rideshare and airline use is suspected, but public evidence is limited.
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4 min read at therecord.mediaThe New York City government will be able to fine companies $1,000 for each verified instance of surveillance pricing.
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