Image Recognition
Two new bills in the California Legislature were substantially amended on March 2 to deal with facial recognition technology. AB 642AB 642 would add Penal Code Section 13680 effective July 1, 2024 to require a law enforcement agency that operates facial recognition technology (FRT) to meet specified requirements. The new statute would define the following terms: “facial recognition technology” or “FRT,” as well as “law enforcement agency.”AB 1034AB 1034 would add and repeal Penal Code Section 832.19. Just like when Section 832.19 of the Penal Code was enacted, the only appropriate standard for facial recognition on body cameras continues to be a prohibition on its use. This section would not preclude a law enforcement agency or law enforcement officer from using a mobile fingerprint scanning device during a lawful detention to identify a person who does not have proof of identification.