Facial Recognition Data Privacy Checklist (WA)

Summary

This checklist describes key requirements imposed on state and local government entities in Washington State following the passage of the state's facial recognition statute, SB 6280. Rev. Code Wash. (ARCW) Title 43, Ch. 43.386. This statute is effective as of July 1, 2021 and sets strict conditions that must be met before governmental agencies are permitted to use facial recognition technology.