MSG Built Activist Dossier Tracking Facial Recognition Critics
June 23, 2026
A 45GB data breach from MSG revealed an internal document titled 'Facial Recognition Activists.docx' listing named critics of the venue's biometric surveillance program, including EFF staff. The file was stored in a folder labeled 'Activists' and was accessible to multiple employees.
HOW THIS AFFECTS YOU
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policyThis is a concrete example of biometric surveillance programs being used to track dissent — directly relevant to arguments for stronger facial recognition regulation and breach disclosure requirements.