Ordinance prohibiting sale or use of algorithmic devices to set rents…
San Francisco, CA — Ordinance prohibiting sale or use of algorithmic devices to set rents (Administrative Code / Rent Ordinance Section 37.10C)
San Francisco, CA · Ordinance prohibiting sale or use of algorithmic devices to set rents (Administrative Code / Rent Ordinance Section 37.10C)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- October 14, 2024
- Applies to
- San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, the first US city to do so, bans landlords from selling or using algorithmic revenue-management software that uses non-public competitor data to recommend rents or occupancy levels, with civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation plus damages and attorneys' fees.
Who is protected: People subject to this body's AI/surveillance systems.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | San Francisco, CA |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Limited |
| Citation | Ordinance prohibiting sale or use of algorithmic devices to set rents (Administrative Code / Rent Ordinance Section 37.10C) |
| Topics | consumer protection · automated decision-making · consumer data privacy · government use of AI |
| Agency page | Algorithmic devices that set rent are prohibited in San Francisco | SF.gov |
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