Attorney General Ellison releases consumer alert on DHS' digital surveillance and how to protect your privacy
MN · Attorney General Ellison releases consumer alert on DHS' digital surveillance and how to protect your privacy (2026-01-15)
Ellison alert and online reporting tool warn residents about AI-powered ID/tracking using biometric, app, and vehicle data; recommends disabling FaceID/TouchID. Follows expert filings in Kohls v. Ellison deepfake case.
Technical detail
Ellison alert and online reporting tool warn residents about AI-powered ID/tracking using biometric, app, and vehicle data; recommends disabling FaceID/TouchID. Follows expert filings in Kohls v. Ellison deepfake case. State AG enforcement / guidance action.
Who is protected: MN consumers, workers, and residents affected by AI
Who must comply: Defendants in the action / regulated entities the guidance addresses
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | MN |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2026-01-15 |
| Enacted | 2026-01-15 |
| Citation | Attorney General Ellison releases consumer alert on DHS' digital surveillance and how to protect your privacy (2026-01-15) |
| Enforced by | MN Attorney General |
| Penalties | Settlement / civil penalties / injunctive relief depending on action |
| Topics | biometric data · consumer data privacy · consumer protection |
| Last verified | 2026-06-28 |
| Official source | Attorney General Ellison releases consumer alert on DHS' digital surveillance and how to protect your privacy — AG source ↗ |
More AI rules in MN
- SF4203 · Proposed / pending
- SF5231 · Proposed / pending
- HF5125 · Proposed / pending
- MN HF 1370 (partially enjoined) · Blocked / in litigation
Related biometric data rules elsewhere
- Virginia § 15.2-1723.2 (facial recognition by local law enforcement, eff. July 1, 2026) · In effect
- Ban biometric recognition in public accommodations (Ban The Scan) · Proposed / pending
- Limit facial recognition in residential buildings (Ban The Scan) · Proposed / pending
- Texas v. Google · In effect
- FTC Commercial Surveillance ANPR · Proposed / pending
- Montgomery County MD Police Directive FC 0627 · In effect
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