Commissioner's Determination Prohibiting Facial Recognition Technology…
New York State Education Department — Commissioner's Determination Prohibiting Facial Recognition Technology in Schools
New York State Education Department · Commissioner's Determination Prohibiting Facial Recognition Technology in Schools
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- September 27, 2023
- Applies to
- New York State Education Department
NYSED Commissioner Betty Rosa issued a statewide determination prohibiting all New York public and nonpublic schools from purchasing or using facial recognition technology, while leaving other biometric tools to local discretion subject to privacy and civil-rights review.
Who is protected: People subject to this body's AI/surveillance systems.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | New York State Education Department |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Strength | Limited |
| Citation | Commissioner's Determination Prohibiting Facial Recognition Technology in Schools |
| Topics | education AI · children's online safety · facial recognition · biometric data · consumer data privacy · police and surveillance AI · government use of AI |
| Agency page | State Education Department Issues Determination on Biometric Identifying Technology in Schools | NYSED |
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