Erie County Local Law No. 5-1 (2026) Mandatory Notice

Seal of Erie County

Erie County Department of Public Advocacy

Division of Consumer Protection
95 Franklin Street, Room 651, Buffalo, NY 14202-3904
Tel: (716) 858-1987 • Fax: (716) 858-8311
Erie.gov/ConsumerProtection • ConsumerProtection@erie.gov

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ERIE COUNTY LOCAL LAW NO. 5-1 (2026)
MANDATORY NOTICE

“Biometrics Transparency and Privacy Act”

Pursuant to Erie County Local Law No. 5-1, Section 4 (2026), Commercial Establishments are prohibited from collecting, storing, procuring, using and selling or otherwise monetizing a Customer’s Biometric Identifier Information in Commercial Settings.

In compliance with the “Biometrics Transparency and Privacy Act”, within thirty (30) days from the effective date of this local law, all Erie County Commercial Establishments must provide written notice to the Director of the Erie County Division of Consumer Protection whether such Commercial Establishment is in possession of Biometric Information. Such notice must include (i) the amount and type of Biometric Information in its possession and; (ii) a Destruction Policy detailing the method and timing for permanent deletion and/or destruction of all such Biometric Information.

Commercial Establishments may use this form to provide written notice to the Director pursuant to Erie County Local Law No. 5-1, Section 5(a) (2026).

Your name

being duly sworn, deposes and says as follows:

1. I am the (your title):

of (name of Business):

which is located at (number and street):

(city and zip code):

(email address):

and as such, I am fully familiar with the facts set forth herein.

2. I affirm the following (check all that apply):

The above-referenced Business is not in possession of Biometric Information.

The above-referenced Business is in possession of Biometric Information as defined by Local Law 5-1 (2026), Section 1.

3. In accordance with Local Law 5-1, Section 5(a) (2026), any Commercial Establishment in possession of Biometric Information, must provide a summary of the amount and type of Biometric Information in its possession. Provide a summary below.

4. In accordance with Local Law 5-1, Section 5(a) (2026), any Commercial Establishment in possession of Biometric information must establish a Destruction Policy consistent with Local Law 5-1, Section 5(c) (2026). Provide a summary detailing the method and timing for permanent deletion or destruction of all Biometric Information.

By signing below, I certify that the statements contained herein are true and correct.

NOTICE: Penalty for False Statements: It is against the law to make a statement in this Certification that you know is false. I understand that any false statements made on this form are punishable as a Class A Misdemeanor under §175.30 and/or §210.45 of the New York State Penal Law.

If you submit this form as an electronically filled-in PDF, you may type your name in the signature field.

Name (Print):

Title:

Signature:

Date:

Disclaimer: This form does not constitute legal advice and does not confirm or guarantee compliance with the law. Use of this form is not a substitute for advice from a licensed attorney.