facial recognition

Minnesota Bill Would Ban Facial Recognition Surveillance

Under the law, a government entity or official could not "obtain, retain, access, or use any face surveillance system or any information obtained from a face surveillance system; or enter into an agreement or arrangement with a private entity to obtain, retain, access, or use any face surveillance system or any information obtained from a face surveillance system."

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New York Bill Would Ban the Use of Facial Recognition With Police Body Cams

The proposed law would prohibit local law enforcement agencies and the New York State Police from installing, activating, or using any facial recognition or biometric surveillance system in connection with a body-worn camera or any data collected by an officer camera.

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Maryland Bill Would Limit Law Enforcement Use of Facial Recognition

The proposed law would limit the use of facial recognition to “crimes of violence,” human trafficking, or a criminal act “involving circumstances presenting a substantial and ongoing threat to public safety or national security.” When used in such an investigation, facial recognition could not be used as the sole basis to establish probable cause.

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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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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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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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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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My Top-5 Issues with the DOJ

Plenty of people are outraged with the FBI and the DOJ, but violations of the constitution are nothing new from these people. They’ve been harassing and abusing millions of people for decades - attacking liberty and ignoring the Constitution. Here are the top-5 ways they’ve done so.

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Signed as Law: Colorado Limits Government Use of Facial Recognition

The law prohibits Colorado law enforcement agencies from engaging in ongoing surveillance, conducting real-time or near real-time identification, or from starting persistent tracking using facial recognition without a warrant in most situations. In order to obtain a warrant, police must first establish probable cause and show that the use of facial recognition is necessary to develop leads in an investigation.

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