Easthampton Face Surveillance Ban
Easthampton, MA · Easthampton Ord. (2020) (2020-07-01)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- July 1, 2020
- Applies to
- Easthampton government agencies (and others where ordinance reaches private use)
- Enforced by
- Easthampton government
Unanimous council ordinance prohibiting city use of face-surveillance technology.
Who is protected: Easthampton residents and visitors
Legal detail
Unanimous council ordinance prohibiting city use of face-surveillance technology. Easthampton Ord. (2020), effective 2020-07-01.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Easthampton, MA |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Moderate |
| Enacted | July 1, 2020 |
| Citation | Easthampton Ord. (2020) (2020-07-01) |
| Topics | facial recognition · government use of AI |
| News report | Easthampton Face Surveillance Ban — source |
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- Easthampton MA 18-month data center moratorium (2026) · Enacted (not yet in effect)
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- Texas v. Google · In effect
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