Privacy vs. Security: The Legal Implications of Using Facial Recognition Technology at Entertainment Venues
(New York State Bar Association, Jun 10, 2025)
In the United States, there is no federal regulation of biometric data technology, which includes facial recognition technology, and only few state laws. The New York State Legislature introduced a bill this session, the Biometric Privacy Act, that would require private entities to obtain informed consent before collecting, storing, or using biometric information.
The Wiretap: Facial Recognition, Amazon Ring, And Surveillance Of The LA Protests
(Forbes, Jun 10, 2025)
“I have all of you on camera. I’m going to come to your house.” Those were the words coming from an LAPD officer in a helicopter over LA protestors, according to the LA Times. The implicit threat, according to some privacy advocates, was that the cops would use facial recognition software to identify and locate those protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids.
Major NZ Retailers Sign Up to Use Facial Recognition Technology
(The Post New Zealand, Jun 10, 2025)
The heads of Briscoes, Bunnings, Farmers, Mitre 10, Michael Hill, One NZ, Spark and The Warehouse have signed themselves up to support facial recognition technology (FRT) in their stores “to reduce harm and proactively combat retail crime”.
The LA Clippers are Building the Future of Tech in Sports, with Facial Recognition Powering a New Fan Experience
(Fortune, Jun 10, 2025)
Zucker argues that consumers are comfortable with tech—when it’s not called “facial recognition.” When asked about that technology, they say, “I want nothing to do with it,” Zucker says. “We say, how do you feel about Clear? They say, ‘I love Clear,'” she says.
More Facial Recognition at DFW Airport
(Axios, Jun 10, 2025)
This summer is expected to be the busiest summer yet at U.S. airports, and DFW Airport is relying on facial recognition software to cut wait times for international arrivals.
