This paper from the European Union Agency For Fundamental Rights explores fundamental rights implications that should be taken into account when developing, deploying, using and regulating facial-recognition technologies. It draws on recent analyses and data and evidence from interviews conducted with experts and representatives of national authorities that are testing facial-recognition technologies. The last sections provide a brief legal analysis summarizing applicable European Union and Council of Europe law.
Facial-recognition technology: fundamental rights considerations in the context of law enforcement
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