Frontier Institute Statement In Support Of SB 397
Legislation will protect Montanans’ privacy
Big Government Is Not The Answer To ‘Big Tech’
"If the problem with Big Tech is centralized control of online activity, then Big Government — the most centralized authority of all — can never be the solution."
Two Opportunities To Secure Privacy In Montana
"Privacy–it’s something deeply entwined with what it means to be a Montanan, but in today’s ever changing technological landscape there are constantly new threats to our right to privacy."
Strengthening Our Right To Be Left Alone
"With these two upcoming opportunities to strengthen privacy protections, Montana remains the last best place to simply be left alone."
FRONTIER INSTITUTE COMMENT: HJ 48 STUDY OF FACIAL RECOGNITION 4.20.22
THE FOLLOWING IS A FORMAL COMMENT PROVIDED BY THE FRONTIER INSTITUTE IN REGARD TO THE HJ 48 STUDY OF FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY
Securing Montanan’s Right to Privacy
"So far, the committee has confirmed our suspicions: Montanans who apply for government benefits or receive a driver’s license are vulnerable to law enforcement searches of their biometric information with little legislative oversight."
Support For Facial Recognition Restrictions Grows
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle now recognize that Montana’s lack of uniform and transparent restrictions on how government agencies can use facial recognition poses a serious threat to the privacy of Montanans.
MTLeg Viewpoint: Protecting Constitutional Rights in Facial Recognition Technology
We know it’s possible to have an efficient and technologically adept state government, while also ensuring this technology doesn’t run roughshod over our rights as Montanans.
MTLeg Viewpoint: To Protect Montanans’ Privacy, We Must Address Facial Recognition Technology
The Legislature must address facial recognition to ensure Montanans can use the technology without sacrificing privacy and rights.
Time To Draw The Line On Facial Recognition
As the faces of more Montanans are logged in government facial recognition systems, lawmakers need to be looking at how to better protect our privacy.
The Reality of Facial Recognition in Montana
While facial recognition may provide a powerful tool, appropriate restrictions need to be implemented to protect Montanans.
Frontier Institute Comment: HJ 48 Study of Facial Recognition
The following is a formal comment provided by The Frontier Institute in regard to the HJ 48 Study of Facial Recognition Technology
Frontier Institute statement in support of HB 479
HB 479 Expands Privacy Protections for Digital Data
Frontier Institute statement in support of SB 203
SB 203 Will Ensure Privacy Protections Keep Up with New Technology
How Free Market Encryption Can Combat Big Brother
Encryption and decentralized technologies are giving people who value their real life freedoms options for their online life.