New York Assembly Bill 1601 – Prohibiting Facial Recognition Technology
Bill No.:
AO 1601
Bill Location:
New York•Assembly / House
Bill Title:
In Relation to Prohibiting Facial Recognition Technology to be Used in Connection with an Officer Camera
Full Bill Text ›NMA Recommendation:
Support
New York Assembly Bill 1601 has been introduced into the Governmental Operations Committee. The bill would prohibit police agencies from using facial recognition technology in connection with officer-based camera systems.
The NMA supports this measure as a way to control the spread of intrusive surveillance measures that threaten the privacy and civil liberties of motorists. See here for a more detailed discussion of the problems associated with facial recognition technology.
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