In effect
Moderate protection
Northampton Face Surveillance Ban
Northampton, MA · Ord. 19.176 (2019-12-19)
Prohibits Northampton from collecting or using biometric face-surveillance information.
Technical detail
Prohibits Northampton from collecting or using biometric face-surveillance information. Ord. 19.176, effective 2019-12-19.
Who is protected: Northampton residents and visitors
Who must comply: Northampton government agencies (and others where ordinance reaches private use)
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Northampton, MA |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Moderate protection |
| Effective date | 2019-12-19 |
| Enacted | 2019-12-19 |
| Citation | Ord. 19.176 (2019-12-19) |
| Enforced by | Northampton government |
| Topics | facial recognition · biometric data · government use of AI |
| Last verified | 2026-06-16 |
| Official source | Northampton Face Surveillance Ban — source ↗ |
Related facial recognition 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
- Lorenzano-Nunez v. Roestenberg — FR wrongful arrest (2026) · Blocked / in litigation
- Montgomery County MD Police Directive FC 0627 · In effect
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