Privacy

North Dakota Senate Committee Passes Measure to Put Electronic Communications and Data Privacy Amendment on the Ballot

A North Dakota Senate committee passed a resolution that would put a state constitutional amendment on the ballot to elevate the privacy of a person’s electronic communications and data to the same level as “persons, houses, papers and possessions.”

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New York Assembly Bill Would Ban Law Enforcement Use of Facial Recognition Surveillance

The legislation would prohibit any police agency or police officer from acquiring, possessing, accessing, installing, activating, or using any “biometric surveillance system” including facial recognition.

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Maryland Bill Would Limit Law Enforcement Use of Facial Recognition

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Jan. 25, 2023) – A bill introduced in the Maryland Senate would place limits on government use of facial recognition technology. The proposed law would not only help protect privacy in Maryland; it could also hinder one aspect of the federal surveillance state. Sen. Charles Sydnor (D) introduced Senate Bill 192 (SB192) on […]

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North Dakota Measure Would Put Electronic Communications and Data Privacy Amendment on the Ballot

A resolution filed in the North Dakota Senate would put a state constitutional amendment on the ballot to elevate the privacy of a person’s electronic communications and data to the same level as “persons, houses, papers and possessions.”

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New York Bill Would Ban Law Enforcement Use of Facial Recognition Surveillance

The legislation would prohibit any police agency or police officer from acquiring, possessing, accessing, installing, activating, or using any "biometric surveillance system" including facial recognition. It would also bar the use of any biometric information or surveillance information derived from the use of a biometric surveillance system by any other entity. Provisions in the bill would also allow for individuals to seek damages for the violation of the law.

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Minnesota Bills Would Require Detailed Reporting on the Activities of Fusion Centers

Bills introduced in the Minnesota House and Senate would require detailed reporting on activities conducted by the state's fusion center. Enactment of the law would increase the transparency of surveillance activities in the state and could set the stage for future reforms.

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New Hampshire Bill Would Limit Warrantless Collection of Personal Information

The legislation would prohibit any state or local government entity from "acquiring, collecting, retaining, or using any personal information of any individual residing in New Hampshire from any third-party provider without a warrant" in many situations.

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New York Bill Would Place Some Limits on the Use of Facial Recognition

While the passage of A519 would not end law enforcement’s use of facial recognition in New York, it would place limits on the technology.

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Mississippi Bill Would Ban Warrantless Stingray Surveillance in Most Situations

The legislation would help block the use of cell-site simulators, commonly known as “stingrays.” These devices essentially spoof cell phone towers, tricking any device within range into connecting to the stingray instead of the tower, allowing law enforcement to sweep up communications content, as well as locate and track the person in possession of a specific phone or electronic device.

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Minnesota Bill Would Ban Government Use of Facial Recognition

A bill introduced in the Minnesota Senate would ban the use of facial recognition technology by government agencies. The proposed law would not only help protect privacy in Minnesota; it could also hinder one aspect of the federal surveillance state.

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