NY Business Council bashes AG Tish James’ ban on ‘surveillance pricing’ as anti-consumer
The New York Business Council is opposing Attorney General Letitia James' proposed ban on 'surveillance pricing,' arguing it could harm consumers. They claim the legislation may eliminate personalized discounts based on consumer data, which could lead to higher prices. James' office insists that the proposal will protect discounts while preventing companies from manipulating prices using personal data.
- ▪The Business Council of New York State is launching a $1 million campaign against the 'One Fair Price Package' legislation.
- ▪The legislation aims to outlaw surveillance pricing, which uses personal data to set individualized prices.
- ▪Attorney General Letitia James argues that the proposal will protect discounts and prevent price manipulation.
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Metro exclusive NY Business Council bashes AG Tish James’ ban on ‘surveillance pricing’ as anti-consumer By Carl Campanile Published May 20, 2026, 1:13 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google New York’s leading business advocacy group is launching a $1 million effort to defeat legislation championed by State Attorney General Letitia James that would ban “surveillance pricing” — claiming it could actually hurt consumers. The “One Fair Price Package” consists of two bills that outlaw surveillance or algorithmic pricing, in which companies use shoppers’ personal data to set individualized prices for consumers.
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