In one of the more bizarre tech stories from late 2022, the New York Times reported that the owner of Madison Square Garden has started using facial recognition technology to enforce a "no-fly" list of potential patrons. The venue is now fighting lawsuits about using facial surveillance to enforce an enemies list, and has received at least one admonishment from a regulator. Why It MattersSome states (most notably Illinois) tightly regulate the use of "biometric" information such as facial recognition scans, and would not permit this kind of private use of surveillance and recognition technology on a blanket basis. For use of more sophisticated surveillance such as facial recognition, it is advisable to check with a lawyer about whether your state or city has restrictions that could apply to you. Facial recognition technology is legal in New York, but lawyers have sued MSG Entertainment, saying the exclusion list is forbidden.

Source: New York Times January 24, 2023 00:03 UTC