Facial Recognition in the Eyes of the Law
Emilia Ball Law enforcement throughout the United States uses facial recognition technology to make arrests, despite proof that reliance on this mechanism for identifying subjects has led to several wrongful arrests. Due to the United States’ lack of comprehensive federal data privacy laws, most Americans are unaware that their photos and data make up the information that facial recognition databases use to make these arrests. This Article examines the current state of facial recognition technology and data privacy laws in the United States and the European Union. Moreover, it advocates for a federal data privacy law that accommodates current and...
The Case for the Use of Facial Recognition Technology
Ye-Eun Sung Consumers often unknowingly enter brick-and-mortar stores that utilize facial recognition technology. Many are, therefore, at risk of their biometric data being wrongfully used without their consent or knowledge. The delay in the courts’ and the federal government’s response to facial recognition technology has allowed its development and use to remain unregulated. Although regulation of this technology is essential, its use should not be banned outright. Due to the changing retail landscape, facial recognition technology provides brick-and-mortar stores with information that allows them to remain relevant in a market that relies significantly on the internet and e-commerce. Read Full...