BRIEF: The Legislative Pushback Against Biometric Facial Recognition
Apple’s introduction of the face-scanning Face ID system in 2017’s iPhone X went a long way in helping to make facial recognition for authentication a…
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San Francisco’s Facial Recognition Ban Should Be Repealed: IBIA
“The IBIA is not alone in taking issue with the ban; after the legislation passed its Board vote, an advocacy group called Stop Crime SF issued a statement…
San Francisco Bans City’s Use of Facial Recognition-Based Surveillance
City officials in San Francisco have approved a proposed ban on the city’s use of facial recognition, clearing the way for it to become law. First proposed at…
California Assembly Approves Ban of Body Cam Facial Recognition
“The legislation not only bans the live use of facial recognition through police body camera feeds, but also bans the application of this technology to any…
Ban on Oakland’s Use of Facial Recognition Gets First Round of Approval
The city of Oakland’s Privacy Commission has approved a proposal to ban the municipal government’s use of facial recognition. As CBS’s local news station…
In Wake of BIPA Ruling, Illinois Law Firms Look to Biometrics Specialization
Chicago-based law firm Hahn Loeser & Parks has opened a new Biometric Privacy Practice Group aimed at supporting clients fighting claims under the Illinois…
Japanese Gov’t Plan Outlines Use of Facial Recognition to Fight Gambling Addiction
The Japanese government has formally announced a plan this week to fight gambling addiction that include the use of biometric technology. The aim is to have…
Illinois Law Office Adds Two Biometric Specialists to Corporate Litigation Team
Shook, Hardy, and Bacon has added two biometrics specialists to its corporate litigation team in Illinois. The law office has announced that attorneys Melissa…
Amazon Calling For Government Regulation of Facial Recognition Tech
Amazon is now calling for government regulation of facial recognition technology, even as it defends sales of its own such technology to law enforcement…
Proposed Law Would Ban Facial Recognition Surveillance in Heart of Silicon Valley
The heart of Silicon Valley could become the first place where AI-driven facial recognition technology is banned, if proposed legislation is put into place.…