Massachusetts Lawmakers Weigh New Facial Recognition Restrictions After Hearing
Massachusetts lawmakers are considering new restrictions on the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement, following a legislative hearing held…
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Biometric and Digital ID Projects Get Going Around the World – Identity News Digest
Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Indian…
Possibly the ‘First Time ACLU and State Police Ever Agreed’ – Identity News Digest
Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today:…
Massachusetts Commission Calls for Stricter Facial Recognition Laws
The Massachusetts Facial Recognition Commission has finally released its report on the state’s use of facial recognition software. The report was requested…
Massachusetts Commission Misses Deadline for Facial Recognition Report
Massachusetts lawmakers are still waiting on a report from a commission that was set up to investigate the state’s use of facial recognition software. The…
Another Massachusetts City Bans Government Use of Facial Recognition
Another Massachusetts city has banned the government’s use of facial recognition. Worcester City Council passed the ban unanimously in mid-December, and in…
Massachusetts Places Mild Restrictions on Police Use of Facial Recognition
The Massachusetts state legislature has officially passed a new police reform bill that establishes some basic rules for the use of facial recognition. The…
Revised Massachusetts Legislation Eases Police Biometrics Restrictions
The Massachusetts State Senate has passed a revised version of a police reform bill that was initially passed earlier this month. The revisions became…
Massachusetts Legislature Bans Police Use of Biometric Facial Recognition
Massachusetts is set to become the first state to ban the public use of facial recognition technology. To that end, both houses of the state legislature have…