Imposes fines on businesses which are found to have card skimmers operating at such business

Summary

The bill adds a new section to New York’s General Business Law that defines card‑skimming and sets civil penalties for businesses whose transactions enable it. Any business that allows a skimmer to be installed for more than an hour and results in consumer data theft can be fined up to $10,000 for each hour the device was present. The measure aims to deter fraud and protect shoppers’ personal information.

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