Facial Recognition
Worcester Becomes 8th Massachusetts City to Ban Facial Recognition
WORCESTER, Mass. (Dec. 22, 2021) – Last week, the Worcester City Council unanimously passed an ordinance banning government use of facial recognition technology. The growing movement to prohibit the use of facial recognition at the state and local levels could...
New Hampshire Bill Would Effectively Ban Government Facial Recognition Databases
CONCORD, N.H. (Dec. 13, 2021) – A bill filed in the New Hampshire House would effectively ban government facial recognition databases in the state. The growing movement to prohibit the use of facial recognition at the state and local levels could hinder the...
Massachusetts Committee Holds Hearing on Bill to Limit Police Use of Facial Recognition
BOSTON, Mass. (Dec. 2, 2021) โ Last week, a joint Massachusetts legislative committee held a hearing on a bill that would limit law enforcement use of facial recognition systems. The growing movement to prohibit the use of facial recognition at the state and local...
Bellingham Washington Voters Ban Government Facial Recognition Surveillance
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (Nov. 3, 2021) – On Tuesday, Bellingham voters approved a ballot measure banning government use of facial recognition technology. The growing movement to prohibit the use of facial recognition at the state and local levels could hinder the...