The sneaky checkout trick lawmakers are banning to protect New Yorkers’ wallets

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New York City lawmakers are set to ban surveillance pricing, which lets retailers use algorithms and personal data to charge different customers different prices for the same item. The measure is intended to protect shoppers from personalized pricing practices.

The New York City Council is set to pass a ban on surveillance pricing, prohibiting retailers from using algorithms and personal data to charge shoppers different prices for the same items.