(Getty Images) New York bans facial recognition tech in schools New York State Education Department Commissioner Betty Rosa said the advertised benefits of facial recognition technology don't justify its use. Sep 27, 2023 By Keely Quinlan
(Getty Images) Fingerprints, face scans could soon be ID for liquor, tobacco in New York With an eye on innovation, a New York senator in wants to put biometric scanners in his state's liquor stores and smoke shops. Aug 11, 2023 By Keely Quinlan
(Getty Images) NY school personnel ‘overwhelmingly against’ biometric tech A new report recommending how schools would be allowed to use biometric technology is up for approval by the state education commissioner. Aug 8, 2023 By Keely Quinlan
A person uses a fingerprint scanner. States are looking to put guardrails around the unchecked collection of biometric data. (Getty Images) What is biometric data? States, FTC have new ideas A policy statement from the Federal Trade Commission and new state laws are advancing protections for biometric data. Feature May 23, 2023 By Keely Quinlan
(Ian Waldie / Getty Images) Maryland lawmakers debate biometrics crackdown A bill would impose strict requirements on companies that collect biometric information, like facial scans and voiceprints, from their customers. Feb 2, 2022 By Benjamin Freed