A New York City councilmember has introduced a bill to recognize gait recognition data as personal identifying information requiring protection. This classification would ensure oversight of how gait information is collected and shared, alongside other digital identifiers such as keystroke patterns. Experts assert that such legislation places essential limits on city surveillance practices. If passed, New York would align with states and regulations in the European Union, emphasizing the need to prioritize privacy in data concerning people's movements and digital behaviors.
"In 2025, surveillance is everywhere. From how we move through the city to how we use our phones, nearly every action leaves a digital trace," Gutiérrez said in a statement. "Right now, the city can collect and share information about how you walk, type or browse - without treating it as sensitive. That needs to change."
"Identifying someone by their gait would need to start with information like a video of them walking. The recognition technology could then match that with a model designed to map someone's movements and create a gait profile," she said.
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