Lockport Schools Banned from Using Facial Recognition System
The State Education Department is not allowing Lockport City School District to use its facial recognition due to privacy and data safety concerns.
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The State Education Department is not allowing Lockport City School District to use its facial recognition due to privacy and data safety concerns.
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