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Government’s use of facial recognition software regulated under bill headed to governor

There’s currently nothing in Utah code that limits the use of facial recognition technology, though it’s routinely used to identify criminals and prevent fraud.

(Leah Hogsten | Tribune file photo) This Oct. 1, 2019, file photo shows the gold star required by the federal government on state driver licenses. The Utah Legislature has endorsed limited regulation of how government agencies can use facial technology on the state's driver license database.