Md. Code, Crim. Proc. § 2-507

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 2-507 - Legitimate activities

This subtitle may not be construed to restrict the use of facial recognition technology for the purpose of:

(1) identifying a missing or deceased person or a person who is incapacitated and unable to otherwise provide the person's own identity;

(2) redacting a recording or an image for release or disclosure to protect the privacy of an individual depicted in a recording or an image;

(3) forensic analysis of electronic media seized by law enforcement in relation to a specific investigation if the person identified in the electronic media is not the subject of criminal charges resulting from the forensic analysis;

(4) enhancing security systems for preventing unauthorized access to information, goods, materials, areas, or other properties under the custody or care of a law enforcement agency; or

(5) conducting otherwise legitimate activity unrelated to a criminal investigation.

Md. Code, CP § 2-507

Added by 2024 Md. Laws, Ch. 809,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2024.

Added by 2024 Md. Laws, Ch. 808,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2024.