Federal Facial Recognition Technology: Rules, Transparency, and Citizen Rights
New rules establish clear guidelines for federal agencies' use of facial recognition technology. Citizens will gain the right to information about its use and the option to choose alternative identity verification methods in certain situations. The act aims to increase transparency and protect civil liberties.
Key points
Federal agencies must disclose how and where they use facial recognition technology.
Minimum accuracy standards will be set for facial recognition systems, especially for high-risk uses like arrest decisions.
Citizens will be notified when facial recognition is used for identity verification and can opt for an alternative method.
Decisions based on facial recognition will require human review, particularly in high-risk cases.
An advisory committee will be established to monitor and advise on the use of this technology, including ethics and potential biases.
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