A digital rights advocacy group is calling for a ban on biometric facial recognition technology in local bars and venues. This comes after reports of widespread use of the technology in the Castro District. The technology has been in use at multiple venues for over a year.

Further details about the use of facial recognition technology in the area are available from Gazetteer SF. A recent report by the publication highlighted the presence of face-scanning technology at bars in the Castro District. The use of this technology has raised concerns among some patrons, who were not aware of its presence until they encountered it at the entrance of a bar.