Northampton Face Surveillance Ban
Northampton, MA · Ord. 19.176 (2019-12-19)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- December 19, 2019
- Applies to
- Northampton government agencies (and others where ordinance reaches private use)
- Enforced by
- Northampton government
Prohibits Northampton from collecting or using biometric face-surveillance information.
Who is protected: Northampton residents and visitors
Legal detail
Prohibits Northampton from collecting or using biometric face-surveillance information. Ord. 19.176, effective 2019-12-19.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Northampton, MA |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Moderate |
| Enacted | December 19, 2019 |
| Citation | Ord. 19.176 (2019-12-19) |
| Topics | facial recognition · biometric data · government use of AI |
| News report | Northampton Face Surveillance Ban — source |
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- Dallas PD Clearview AI facial recognition policy · In effect
- Ban biometric recognition in public accommodations (Ban The Scan) · Proposed / pending
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- Texas v. Google · In effect
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