Jackson MS Face Surveillance Prohibition
Jackson, MS · Jackson Ord. (Aug. 2020) (2020-08-18)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- August 18, 2020
- Applies to
- Jackson government agencies (and others where ordinance reaches private use)
- Enforced by
- Jackson government
Bars Jackson PD and city agencies from acquiring or using biometric face-recognition technology.
Who is protected: Jackson residents and visitors
Legal detail
Bars Jackson PD and city agencies from acquiring or using biometric face-recognition technology. Jackson Ord. (Aug. 2020), effective 2020-08-18.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Jackson, MS |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Moderate |
| Enacted | August 18, 2020 |
| Citation | Jackson Ord. (Aug. 2020) (2020-08-18) |
| Topics | facial recognition · biometric data · government use of AI |
| News report | Jackson MS Face Surveillance Prohibition — source |
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