Washington biometric privacy law (RCW 19.375; HB 1493)
[in effect]Washington State · data protection · data protection
Jurisdiction
Washington State
Classification
data protection
Status
in effect
Effective Date
Jul 23, 2017, 12:00 PM UTC
Primary Sources
3 audited
Statutory Scope & Summary
Washington's biometric-privacy law (RCW 19.375, enacted by HB 1493, 2017) bars enrolling a biometric identifier (data from automatic measurements of biological characteristics - voiceprints, fingerprints, retinas, irises, and other unique physical patterns) in a database for a commercial purpose without notice and consent. Enforced by the Attorney General via the Consumer Protection Act (RCW 19.375.030); no private right of action. Robot-operation nexus: humanoid robots with perception systems enrolling biometric identifiers fall within its scope. Scoped formFactors=['humanoid'].
Covered Sectors & Application Domains
Regulatory Analysis & Inquiries
6 entriesWhat does Washington biometric privacy law (RCW 19.375; HB 1493) cover?
Washington's biometric-privacy law (RCW 19.375, enacted by HB 1493, 2017) bars enrolling a biometric identifier (data from automatic measurements of biological characteristics - voiceprints, fingerprints, retinas, irises, and other unique physical patterns) in a database for a commercial purpose without notice and consent. Enforced by the Attorney General via the Consumer Protection Act (RCW 19.375.030); no private right of action. Robot-operation nexus: humanoid robots with perception systems enrolling biometric identifiers fall within its scope. Scoped formFactors=['humanoid'].
Where does Washington biometric privacy law (RCW 19.375; HB 1493) apply?
Washington biometric privacy law (RCW 19.375; HB 1493) is recorded as a data_protection applying in Washington State on the DEPLOY registry.
When did Washington biometric privacy law (RCW 19.375; HB 1493) take effect?
Washington biometric privacy law (RCW 19.375; HB 1493) is recorded as effective July 23, 2017 on the DEPLOY registry.
Is Washington biometric privacy law (RCW 19.375; HB 1493) still in effect?
Washington biometric privacy law (RCW 19.375; HB 1493) is currently in effect and applies to covered operators in the named jurisdiction.
What types of robots does Washington biometric privacy law (RCW 19.375; HB 1493) apply to?
Washington biometric privacy law (RCW 19.375; HB 1493) is recorded as applying to humanoid robots on the DEPLOY registry.
Which robot models on the DEPLOY registry fall under Washington biometric privacy law (RCW 19.375; HB 1493)?
8 robot models on the DEPLOY registry match the form-factor scope of Washington biometric privacy law (RCW 19.375; HB 1493): 4NE-1, AEON, ALICE M1, ALLEX and 4 others. Form-factor scope match does not by itself establish compliance status; review the underlying primary sources for each operator.
Primary Sources & Legal Instruments
3 documents- https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=19.375Official Source
https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=19.375
- https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=19.375.020Official Source
https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=19.375.020
- https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/washingtons-biometric-data-regime-advances-privacy-regulationOfficial Source
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/washingtons-biometric-data-regime-advances-privacy-regulation