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Council adopts resolution opposing ID/biometric requirements for social media access
Summary
By voice and roll-call votes the council adopted a resolution (sponsored by Councilor Santana and co-sponsored by Councilor Mejia) urging state lawmakers to reject proposals that would require ID uploads or biometric verification for social-media use, citing risks to privacy and to life‑saving online supports for vulnerable communities.
The Boston City Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution opposing federal and state proposals that would require people to upload government identification or submit biometric scans in order to access social media.
Councilor Santana, who introduced the measure, said the resolution responds to…
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