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Coverage dated November 12, 2026

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

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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.

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    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.

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