While the tally of national and local election results continues, a noteworthy win for privacy rights emerged from Portland, Maine. The Bangor Daily News reports that the city approved “Referendum Question B,” a measure intended to limit the application of facial recognition technology by government entities and law enforcement.

The details of the initiative state:

This was one of four forward-thinking proposals approved by voters in the city. Additional successful measures encompass a minimum wage of $15 per hour and restrictions on how much rent can be increased. This action also aligns with a growing trend of similar local laws. Other municipalities that have enacted comparable legislation are San Francisco, Boston, and the city of Portland in Oregon, which implemented a comprehensive prohibition earlier in September.

Concurrently, an arrest occurred earlier this week in Washington, DC, facilitated by facial recognition technology. Reports indicate the suspect was identified through an image located on Twitter.