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New Jersey governor signs law banning surveillance pricing to protect shoppers

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New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill recently signed a new law that prohibits retailers from using shoppers’ personal data to charge different prices for identical products. The legislation is designed to protect consumers from the practice known as surveillance pricing.

Under the new measure, businesses operating within the state are barred from leveraging individual consumer information to alter the costs of goods. This legislative action aims to ensure price consistency and fairness for all shoppers in the marketplace.

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