New York City Council votes to ban surveillance pricing
Original title: New York City votes to ban surveillance pricing
Introduction 891-A, passed November 12, still needs the mayor’s signature and would take effect one year later.
The New York City Council passed a bill on November 12 that would prohibit surveillance pricing in consumer transactions in the city. The practice uses personal data and algorithms to offer different people different prices for the same goods or services. The bill would also restrict collecting, selling, or sharing personal data to enable that practice, while preserving qualifying loyalty programs and discounts for defined groups such as veterans, seniors, and teachers.
Unconfirmed: The bill awaits the mayor and is not yet law.
- The Council passed Introduction 891-A on November 12.
- The bill is on the mayor’s desk and is not yet law.
- It would take effect one year after becoming law.
- FTC staff said examined intermediaries worked with at least 250 clients.
- Loyalty, rewards, and defined-group discounts remain allowed with conditions.
- Organizations
- New York City CouncilFederal Trade Commission
- Countries
- United States
From the original article
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The bill would stop companies from using personal data to set individualized prices. Here’s what that means for shoppers.
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