Facial Recognition Tech and Biometrics Under Scrutiny at FTC
By EsqSocial Corporation 20/01/21
On January 11, 2021, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a proposed settlement with the photo storage and organization app developer Everalbum, Inc. (Everalbum) regarding its collection of biometric data and use of facial recognition technology. This proposed settlement is significant in showing the agency’s developing approach to biometric privacy and use of facial recognition technology —which continue to draw interest from policymakers and regulators at both the federal and state...
By: Wiley Rein LLP