Federal Ban on Facial Recognition and Biometric Surveillance Technology Use.
This bill imposes a nationwide moratorium on the use of facial recognition and other remote biometric surveillance systems by federal agencies, safeguarding citizens' privacy against mass surveillance. It also restricts federal funding for state and local governments that continue to use these technologies, aiming to increase control over personal data. Citizens gain the right to sue the federal government for the illegal use of these systems, strengthening their legal protection.
Key points
The Federal Government is prohibited from acquiring or using facial recognition and other remote biometric systems (e.g., voice or gait recognition) unless explicitly authorized by a specific Act of Congress.
State and local governments will lose access to key federal grants (Byrne grant program) if they engage in biometric surveillance.
Information obtained in violation of this prohibition is inadmissible by the Federal Government in any criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding.
Individuals harmed by a violation can sue the Federal Government for relief, including actual and punitive damages, and attorney's fees.
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