Canadian privacy advocates praised San Francisco’s decision to ban the use of facial-recognition software by law enforcement, IT World Canada reports. Canadian Civil Liberties Association Privacy, Technology and Surveillance Project Director Brenda McPhail said she hopes more cities, including ones within the country, follow San Francisco’s lead. “This is the first time that I’m aware of that a major city in the world banned facial recognition technology,” Ryerson University Privacy by Design Center of Excellence Distinguished Expert-in-Residence Ann Cavoukian said. “I think it’s unbelievable, and such a strong measure in support of privacy and personal liberties.”
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