In effect
Limited protection
Portland, OR — Ordinance banning use of face recognition technologies by City of Portland bureaus
Portland, OR · Ordinance banning use of face recognition technologies by City of Portland bureaus
Portland's City Council unanimously banned all city bureaus, including police, from using or acquiring face recognition technology, with narrow device-unlock and redaction exceptions.
Technical detail
Portland's City Council unanimously banned all city bureaus, including police, from using or acquiring face recognition technology, with narrow device-unlock and redaction exceptions.
Who is protected: People subject to this body's AI/surveillance systems.
Who must comply: Portland, OR
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Portland, OR |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2020-09-09 |
| Citation | Ordinance banning use of face recognition technologies by City of Portland bureaus |
| Topics | police and surveillance AI · facial recognition · biometric data · consumer data privacy · government use of AI |
| Last verified | 2026-07-01 |
| Official source | City Council Approves Ordinances Banning Use of Facial Recognition Technologies | Portland.gov ↗ |
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