In New Jersey, Fair Trials Demand Facial Recognition Disclosure. What About the Rest of Us?
Summary
The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled in State v. Miles that the state must disclose the use of facial recognition technology in criminal investigations. This decision requires transparency regarding how such technology is employed in prosecutions.
IFF Assessment
FOE
The use of facial recognition technology in investigations can pose privacy risks and challenges for due process, representing a potential 'foe' to civil liberties and fair trials.
Defender Context
This case highlights the growing use of advanced surveillance technologies like facial recognition in law enforcement, raising significant privacy and civil liberties concerns. Defenders should be aware of the increasing deployment of such tools and the legal and ethical debates surrounding their use.