Our neighbors to the north have passed a facial recognition ban (13th in the country) and added a first in the nation twist – a ban on facial recognition use by private operators in open-to-the-public spaces, like shops. Congratulation to PDX Privacy, Smart City PDX and councilwoman Joanne Hardesty for their year long process and we hope it will inspire other cities going forward.
Ban on Government Use of Facial Recognition (Municipal)
Ban on Private Use of Facial Recognition in Public Spaces (Municipal)
Community Support Letters submitted to the Portland City Council
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