Facial Recognition
Now in Effect: Maine Law Limits Government Use of Facial Recognition
AUGUSTA, Maine (Oct. 1, 2021) – Today, a Maine law limiting government use of facial recognition technology in the state went into effect. The growing movement to prohibit the use of facial recognition at the state and local levels can hinder the operation of a...
Maine Bill to Limit Government Use of Facial Recognition Becomes Law Without Governor’s Signature
AUGUSTA, Maine (July 7, 2021) – Last Thursday, a bill limiting government use of facial recognition technology in the state became law without the governor’s signature. The growing movement to prohibit the use of facial recognition at the state and local levels...
Now in Effect: Virginia Law is a De Facto Ban on Facial Recognition Surveillance
RICHMOND, Va. (July 1, 2021) – A Virginia law went into effect today that sets the stage to limit the acquisition and use of facial recognition surveillance technology. The new law will not only help protect privacy in Virginia; it could also hinder one aspect of the...
To the Governor: Maine Passes Bill to Limit Government Use of Facial Recognition
AUGUSTA, Maine (June 16, 2021) – Yesterday, the Maine House and Senate gave final approval to a bill that would limit government use of facial recognition technology in the state. The growing movement to prohibit the use of facial recognition at the state and local...