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Seattle City Council votes to ban surveillance pricing in sale of groceries

395 points · 229 comments · ortusdux

  1. ortusdux · · focus · HN ↗
    Link to the bill: <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;seattle.legistar.com&#x2F;LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=8166554&amp;GUID=050CEA54-3AED-44AE-899E-D5A4573543E2" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;seattle.legistar.com&#x2F;LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=81665...
    1. pixl97 · · focus · HN ↗
      Because I&#x27;m a bit lazy&#x2F;busy, is there a summary that covers things like shopper cards&#x2F;discount cards&#x2F;membership requirements, and if this allows businesses to find different means of escape from the rules.
      1. valleyer · · focus · HN ↗
        from the bill:

        &gt; “Algorithmic-based price discrimination” does not include:

        &gt; 5. The covered retailer offers a discounted price on equal terms to one of the following groups of consumers:

        &gt; c. Members, enrollees, or participants in a loyalty, membership, including cooperative memberships, or rewards program [...]

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