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Portland passes strongest facial recognition ban in the US

The Verge

The Portland City Council has passed the toughest facial recognition ban in the US, blocking both public and private use of the technology. Other cities such as Boston , San Francisco , and Oakland have passed laws barring public institutions from using facial recognition, but Portland is the first to prohibit private use.

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Portland bans private and public use of facial recognition tech

Digital Trends

The city of Portland, Oregon has unanimously passed an expansive new piece of legislation that bans both the private and public use of facial recognition tech.

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See You at #24NTC in Portland!

Forum One

Excitement is building as we eagerly anticipate March 13-15, when we’ll be in Portland for #24NTC! Plus, enjoy delectable Portland-fresh donuts and snag an exclusive invite to our Social Hour on Wednesday evening at a local favorite spot. Come experience the essence of the Portland community with us.

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A Tour of Free Geek in Portland

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

After the workshop was over, my hosts took on a tour of Free Geek, a truly unique nonprofit organization in Portland. If you ever get to Portland, you must visit. If you are lucky enough to live in the Portland area and need to responsibly recycle your computer and other electronics, this is the place to give your computer stuff.

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Your Official #19NTC Local's Guide to Portland

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

We’re eagerly packing our bags, and can’t wait to see our nonprofit friends and family from around the country at this year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference in Portland, Oregon. You won’t want to miss all that Portland has to offer, so we’ve compiled a list of our favorite spots in the City of Roses to make your trip planning simpler!

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NVOAD National Partner of the Year

VisionLink

We are very honored to be named the National Partner of the Year by the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD), presented last night at the NVOAD annual conference in Portland, Oregon.

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Portland, Maine citizens vote in favor of blanket ban on facial recognition tech

TechSpot

That means private companies cannot deploy facial recognition cameras in public areas and law enforcement officials can't use it to fight crime. Indeed, if officials do obtain critical evidence through these now-illegal means and attempt to present it during a legal case, it must be suppressed by law.

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