Minneapolis considers ban of facial recognition technology MINNEAPOLIS, MN (WCCO) — A controversial crime-fighting tool could soon be off-limits in Minneapolis. City leaders are trying to decide whether facial recognition technology (FRT) is an asset or an invasion of privacy. Privacy is just one concern Minneapolis City Council Member Steve Fletcher has with FRT applications. “I want to maintain people’s right to walk through the city without feeling like their government is tracking them,” Fletcher said. “A lot of those uses have significant data privacy implications, significant infringements on civil liberties and significant technological limitations in accurately identifying people.” Fletcher says the technology has a tougher time accurately identifying women and people of color.