facial recognition

January 24, 2025

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.

October 23, 2024

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.

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October 7, 2024

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.

A man with short hair and a slight smile is facing forward. There is a digital overlay on his face displaying facial recognition features, with lines and points marking facial geometry. To the left, the word "PROCESSING" is shown above a progress bar. The background is blurred.

September 4, 2024

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.

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June 10, 2024

The EDPB adopted an Opinion on facial recognition technology use at airports, emphasizing the need for privacy protection and control over biometric data.

February 28, 2024

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.

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February 7, 2024

Facial recognition cameras in UK supermarkets rise concerns of discrimination

Supermarket chain’s facial recognition use in poor areas raises GDPR concerns.

November 29, 2023

ICO Appeals Against Tribunal Decision on Clearview AI GDPR Fine

UK data watchdog fights tribunal’s overturn of Clearview AI’s fine.

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November 2, 2023

UK Policing Minister Advocates for More Facial Recognition

The UK Policing Minister encourages law enforcement to double their use of facial recognition software to track down offenders, sparking concerns about civil liberties.

November 1, 2023

Greek data watchdog to rule on AI systems in refugee camps

The Greek Data Protection Authority is set to decide on the legality of AI and biometric surveillance systems in the country’s refugee camps, a decision that could impact the use of such systems in migration management globally.

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October 31, 2023

EU close to pass world’s first AI law

The EU is close to passing the first global laws on AI, addressing issues from facial recognition to copyright theft, and holding AI companies accountable for potential harm caused by their tools.

A woman with long dark hair is facing a small, rectangular device labeled "fuse". The device projects a blue light forming a geometric pattern on her face, indicating facial recognition technology. She wears a white top, and the background is dark gray.

October 16, 2023

UK Lawmakers Demand Pause on Live Facial Recognition Technology

A coalition of 65 UK lawmakers calls for a temporary halt to the use of live facial recognition surveillance technology, amid concerns over civil liberties.

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