AI Hiring Glossary

Facial Recognition Ban

Facial Recognition Technology Bans

Legal prohibitions on using facial recognition technology in employment contexts. Some jurisdictions ban facial recognition entirely, others restrict it for hiring/screening, and some require consent and regulation. Bans aim to prevent biometric surveillance and discrimination.

Why This Matters for Employers

Portland, San Francisco, and other cities have banned government use of facial recognition. Illinois BIPA and Maryland HB 1202 heavily regulate facial recognition in hiring. HireVue discontinued facial analysis feature in 2021 due to regulatory pressure. Employers must verify AI video interview tools don't use facial recognition.

Related Laws & Regulations

Illinois BIPA
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Maryland HB 1202
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Portland facial recognition ban
San Francisco ban

Examples in Practice

Video interview platforms analyzing facial movements/expressions
Biometric time clocks using facial recognition
Security systems analyzing employee faces for access control
AI assessing candidate "micro-expressions" during interviews

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