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Washington governor signs facial recognition curbs into law

April 2, 2020

Via: Jurist

“AN ACT Relating to the use of facial recognition services” will allow law enforcement to use facial recognition “in a manner that benefits society while prohibiting uses that threaten our democratic freedoms and put our civil liberties at risk.” This will include tracking victims of kidnapping and criminal suspects.

They must also train the people who will be using the services and have third parties ensure that the services are being used properly. They must also tell criminal defendants that facial recognition services have been used in their case so that attorneys may bring it up during trial if necessary.

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