New law has passed in Washington state which will limit the use of facial recognition technology but some are concerned that it does not offer enough protections against marginalized groups.
China’s new rules for facial recognition technology require companies to protect personal information, and to demonstrate a "specific purpose" and "sufficient necessity" when collecting biometric data of this nature.
Clearview AI faces fresh legal trouble in the UK, where it may soon be fined for violation of the country's data protection laws and forced to delete any biometric data it has collected.
Lawmaker concerns about storage of biometric identification information and the use of a third-party contractor’s facial recognition technology has prompted a change in plans by the IRS.
Maine's new law is both the strongest and broadest in scope as of yet. The new bill bans the use of facial recognition technology across all levels of state government.
Illinois has made news recently for its strong legislation governing facial recognition technology. A proposed federal bill would apply similar regulation across the country.
Bunnings tested out facial recognition technology in 63 of its New South Wales locations between November 6, 2018 and November 30, 2021, in what they said was a bid to deter a rash of crime. The national privacy laws regard facial data as highly sensitive biometric information.
It’s a fine line between “good policing” and a “police state” as San Francisco bans facial recognition technology city departments due to growing privacy concerns.
A temporary moratorium on the use of facial recognition technology in state schools is now a matter of law in New York, following the conclusion of a study that found that potential rights violations outweighed the safety benefit.
Facial recognition technology may not be as accurate as some people think and the U.S. Congress is likely to introduce bipartisan legislation to limit how the technology can be used, and by whom.
