Facial Recognition
Minnesota Bill Would Ban Government Use of Facial Recognition Surveillance
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Feb. 26, 2021) – A bill introduced in the Minnesota House would prohibit the acquisition and use of facial recognition technology by government entities, and allow for proceedings to be brought against government entities found in violation. The...
To the Governor: Virginia Passes De Facto Ban on Facial Recognition Surveillance
RICHMOND, Va. (Feb. 18, 2021) – Today, the Virginia House gave final approval to a bill that would set the stage to ban the acquisition and use of facial recognition surveillance technology. The proposed law would not only help protect privacy in Virginia; it could...
Virginia Senate Passes Bill to Limit Facial Recognition Surveillance
RICHMOND, Va. (Feb. 16, 2021) – Today, the Virginia Senate unanimously passed a bill that would set the stage to ban the acquisition and use of facial recognition surveillance technology. The proposed law would not only help protect privacy in Virginia; it could also... Alabama Senate Committee Passes Bill to Limit Facial Recognition Surveillance
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Feb. 12, 2021) – On Wednesday, an Alabama Senate committee passed a bill that would place limits on law enforcement use of facial recognition. The proposed law would not only help protect privacy in Alabama; it could also hinder one aspect of...