facial recognition

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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.

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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.

September 6, 2023

Czech Police’s Facial Recognition Software under scrutiny

The use of facial recognition software by the Czech Police is under scrutiny due to legal and data protection concerns.

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August 10, 2023

Privacy group challenges Ryanair’s use of facial recognition

Digital rights group NOYB accuses Ryanair of violating customers’ data protection rights by using facial recognition for identity verification.

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.

July 26, 2023

UN High Commissioner warnins on the risks of facial recognition

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, warns about the potential negative impacts of facial recognition systems and supports the upcoming EU’s AI Act, which aims to regulate AI and prevent mass surveillance.

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June 15, 2023

MEPs endorse blanket ban on live facial recognition in public spaces, rejecting targeted exemptions

The EU Parliament unanimously approved the AI Act intended to ensure the responsible development of ethical AI systems.

April 12, 2023

Oireachtas committee wants to scrutinise use of facial recognition technology by gardaí

Gardaí’s plans to quickly implement laws allowing the use of facial recognition technology have been met with strong opposition.

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April 12, 2023

Live facial recognition labelled ‘Orwellian’ as Met police push ahead with use

Live facial recognition is a controversial form of mass surveillance, and human rights advocates are vehement in their criticism of its use by police forces.

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March 20, 2023

Facial recognition petition demands ban in Brussels public spaces

A coalition of human rights organisations is launching a petition at the Brussels Parliament to demand a ban on facial recognition technology in public spaces.