Update on the Commissioner of Education’s Determination of the Use of Biometric Technology in Schools
On Dec. 22, 2020, New York State Technology Law Section 106-b took effect, which prohibited all school districts, including public, private and charter schools, from using any biometric technology (including but not limited to fingerprint or facial recognition) for any purpose other than: 1) as required by the Education Law, or 2) to identify employees who have consented, individually or through their union, to such use. Such prohibition against the use of such biometric technology was to remain in effect until at least July 1, 2022 and until the Commissioner of Education authorized the purchase and utilization of such technology in schools.
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On Dec. 22, 2020, New York State Technology Law Section 106-b took effect, which prohibited all school districts, including public, private and charter schools, from using any biometric technology (including but not limited to fingerprint or facial recognition) for any purpose other than: 1) as required by the Education Law, or 2) to identify employees who have consented, individually or through their union, to such use. Such prohibition against the use of such biometric technology was to remain in effect until at least July 1, 2022 and until the Commissioner of Education authorized the purchase and utilization of such technology in schools.
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