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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Carolyn Thompson

New York bans facial recognition in schools after report finds risks outweigh potential benefits

Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

New York state banned the use of facial recognition technology in schools Wednesday, following a report that concluded the risks to student privacy and civil rights outweigh potential security benefits.

Education Commissioner Betty Rosa's order leaves decisions on digital fingerprinting and other biometric technology up to local districts.

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