Norway Considers Ban on Facial Recognition in Smart Glasses
Norway is considering stricter smart-glasses rules, including a possible ban on public facial recognition, amid growing GDPR and covert-recording concerns.
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NOYB files criminal complaint over Clearview AI’s GDPR violations
Criminal complaint in Austria seeks prosecution of Clearview AI for mass biometric data scraping after multiple EU GDPR fines and bans exposed enforcement limitations against a U.S. company.
New EU rules require fingerprints and facial images at Schengen borders
The EU’s Entry/Exit System will record fingerprints, facial images and passport data of non-EU short-stay visitors for up to three years to streamline checks and enforce the 90/180-day rule.
Data Protection Commission Issues €550,000 Fine Over DSP Biometric Data Use
The DPC fined the Department of Social Protection €550,000 for GDPR violations related to biometric data processing in Public Services Card registration.
Concerns Over Biometric Surveillance as Technology Advances
Rapidly advancing biometric technologies, including smell and gait identification, raise urgent privacy concerns and highlight the need for regulatory frameworks in the UK.
Meta Reintroduces Facial Recognition to Fight Scams and Improve Account Recovery
Meta reintroduces facial recognition to combat celeb-bait ads and aid account recovery, ensuring user privacy and security compliance.
Ryanair Faces Investigation Over Facial Recognition and GDPR Compliance
Ireland’s DPC investigates Ryanair’s facial recognition use for third-party bookings amid customer complaints about privacy law compliance.
Clearview AI Fined €30.5 Million for GDPR Violation
Clearview AI faces a €30.5 million fine from the Dutch DPA for illegal photo collection, bringing its total EU fines to €90.5 million under GDPR violations.
UK shop ordered to stop using facial recognition technology to monitor staff
ICO orders Serco Leisure to stop using biometric surveillance on staff, citing GDPR violations.
Facial recognition cameras in UK supermarkets rise concerns of discrimination
Supermarket chain’s facial recognition use in poor areas raises GDPR concerns.
ICO Appeals Against Tribunal Decision on Clearview AI GDPR Fine
UK data watchdog fights tribunal’s overturn of Clearview AI’s fine.