MSG's use of facial recognition tech on ticketholders may violate human rights laws, NY AG warns

In her letter, James said the policy – which covers roughly 90 law firms – may already violate the, which covers “legitimate theatres, burlesque theatres, music halls, opera houses, concert halls and circuses.”

It could also be seen as an attempt to dissuade individuals from filing discrimination or sexual harassment suits against MSG – a potential violation of city and state laws against retaliation.suggesting that the software may suffer from racial and gender biases, which would make it bump up against New York City’s human rights laws.

“Anyone with a ticket to an event should not be concerned that they may be wrongfully denied entry based on their appearance, and we’re urging MSG Entertainment to reverse this policy,” James said.In recent court cases, MSG has defended the “straightforward policy that precludes attorneys from firms pursuing active litigation against the company from attending events at our venues until that litigation has been resolved.

But so far, lawyers have had some success in reversing the bans. After multiple law firms brought suits last year, a Manhattan Supreme Court judge issued a temporary injunction blocking the ban for concert halls and venues – but allowing the practice to continue at sporting events.

It’s ok to shuttle people on MYA TRANSIT LIKE Sardines during Covid but can’t eat in a restaurant without having a vaccine card..

How is legal for NYC set up F.R.T in poor neighborhoods, subway, cashless tolls, courthouses and allowed to use similar recognition to scan driver’s license plates. I began to notice how NYC makes it right for them but not for people who live during covid

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