2.24.190 Exceptions and safe harbors.
Nothing in this article shall be construed to:
A. Conflict with the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the state of Washington or with any state or federal law;
B. Prohibit the use of an automated or semiautomated process for the purpose of redacting a recording for release or disclosure to protect the privacy of a subject depicted in the recording;
C. Prohibit the use of facial recognition or similar biometric technique on privately owned consumer devices for personal use or security, or for commercial use or security; or
D. Prohibit the use of facial recognition technology by the city of Bellingham or city of Bellingham officials in managing secure entry or access to restricted buildings, rooms, or other secure spaces, devices, or things; provided, that:
1. Any data or information derived from such a system is only obtained, retained, stored, possessed, accessed, used, or collected with the knowledge and consent of any person authorized for such entry or access; and
2. No data or information derived from such a system about any persons not authorized for such entry or access may be obtained, retained, stored, possessed, accessed, used, or collected for any purposes other than listed herein. [Res. 2021-19 § 10].