359-N:1 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. " Biometric data " includes, but is not limited to, the following: (a) Fingerprints, palm prints, and other methods for measuring or recording ridge pattern or fingertip characteristics. (b) Facial feature pattern characteristics. (c) Behavior characteristics of a handwritten signature, such as shape, speed, pressure, pen angle, […]
359-N:2 Collection of Biometric Data Prohibited. – I. No government agency shall: (a) Issue an identification card, other than an employee, vendor, or contractor identification or access card, device or system, or use an identification device or system, that requires the collection or retention of an individual’s biometric data. (b) Require an individual to […]
359-N:3 Exemptions. – The prohibition in RSA 359-N:2 shall not apply to biometric data collection practices implemented pursuant to statute or practice prior to the effective date of this section, provided that the government agency shall not subsequently expand or modify the type of data collected or the purpose for which it is collected […]
359-N:4 Violation; Civil Action. – Any individual aggrieved by a violation of this chapter, including the loss or misuse of biometric data lawfully collected under RSA 359-N:2 or 359-N:3, may bring a civil action against a government agency under this section to obtain the following: I. An injunction of the agency practice; II. Actual […]