The New York Mets baseball team is facing a lawsuit for allegedly using facial recognition technology on fans at Citi Field without their consent. The lawsuit, filed by two fans, claims that the Mets violated their privacy rights by using the technology to identify and track individuals without proper authorization.
The fans allege that the Mets installed cameras equipped with facial recognition software at the stadium entrances and other locations throughout Citi Field. The technology was reportedly used to scan and match fans’ faces with a database of images to identify them and track their movements.
According to the lawsuit, the Mets failed to inform fans that their faces were being scanned and stored, and did not obtain their consent to use the technology. The fans argue that this violates New York’s biometric privacy laws, which require companies to obtain written consent before collecting biometric data such as facial recognition information.
The lawsuit seeks damages for invasion of privacy, negligence, and violation of state laws. The fans are also asking the court to prohibit the Mets from using facial recognition technology on fans without their consent in the future.
The Mets have not yet responded to the lawsuit, but this case raises questions about the use of facial recognition technology in sporting events and other public places. Privacy advocates have warned about the risks of mass surveillance and the potential for abuse of biometric data.
As the legal battle unfolds, it remains to be seen how the Mets and other sports teams will navigate the growing concerns around privacy and security in the age of facial recognition technology.
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