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December 22, 2020 06:49 pm
Original Link: http://rss.slashdot.org/~r/Slashdot/slashdot/~3/q1KbSCza9Mw/new-york-halts-use-of-facial-recognition-in-schools
New York Halts Use of Facial Recognition in Schools
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed a bill Tuesday suspending the use of facial recognition and other kinds of biometric technology in schools in New York, also directing a study of whether its use is appropriate in schools. The legislation places a moratorium on schools purchasing and using biometric identifying technology until at least July 1, 2022 or until the report is completed and the state Education Department commissioner authorizes its use. The rule applies to both public and private schools in New York. In a statement, ACLU said. "This is a victory for student privacy and students of color, who are disproportionately harmed by this flawed and biased technology. New York has led the way, and now other states should follow."Read more of this story at Slashdot.
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