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...
Boston City Council Passes Ordinance to Create Oversight and Transparency for Surveillance Programs
BOSTON, Mass. (Nov. 2, 2021) – The Boston City Council recently approved an ordinance that sets the stage to limit the acquisition and use of surveillance technology by law enforcement and other city agencies. The law will also help limit the impact of the...
Hamden Connecticut Bans Government Use of Facial Recognition
HAMDEN, Conn. (Oct. 5, 2021) – Last month, the Hamden Legislative Council unanimously passed an ordinance banning government use of facial recognition software. The growing movement to prohibit the use of facial recognition at the state and local levels could...