HUD considering further limitations on facial recognition technology for grantees

The Department of Housing and Urban Development may restrict public housing authorities from using federal funds on facial recognition technology under Executive Order 14110, according to testimony filed with the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.

“HUD limited the use of eligible expenses under the [Emergency Safety and Security Grant] program to make [Facial Recognition Technology] a non-eligible use for ESSG,” reads the April 8 testimony. “HUD is exploring similar restrictions for other grant programs through its [Notice of Funding...