New US facial recognition bill would require consent before sharing data

A new bill introduced in the Senate today would prohibit commercial companies using facial recognition technology from collecting or sharing people’s data without their explicit consent.

Under the bill, users would need to be notified whenever their facial recognition data is used or collected. According to the lawmakers, it also would require third-party testing before the tech could be introduced into the market to ensure it is unbiased and doesn’t harm consumers.

Source: New facial recognition bill would require consent before sharing data – The Verge