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

The Seattle City Council has voted to ban the practice of using surveillance pricing in the sale of groceries. This means that stores in Seattle will no longer be allowed to use cameras or other technology to monitor customers' purchases and adjust prices accordingly. The ban is intended to protect consumers' right to privacy and prevent price discrimination. The council's vote passed unanimously, with all 9 members present voting in favor of the ban.