Where: Portland, Maine
Didn’t Portland Maine city council ban facial recognition software? yes, but privacy advocates say it doesn’t go far enough so we have a November ballot proposition
What does the ballot proposition do beyond banning facial recognition software?
- prohibits the use of facial recognition software in court
- right to sue for violations with penalties of up to $1,000
- city employees could be suspended/ terminated for violating the restrictions
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