How to balance privacy concerns around facial recognition technology - Help Net Security

How to balance privacy concerns around facial recognition technology - Help Net Security

There has been global uproar regarding facial recognition technology and whether and when it’s ethically sound to use it. Its use without citizens’ consent could have potential safety benefits but is undoubtedly a violation of privacy.



Unfortunately, the recent news about facial recognition comes at a confusing time. Facial recognition is also being used in airports, banks and healthcare establishments to accurately determine whether a person is who they say they are. Because of this, it’s become a tricky balancing act between using facial recognition for account security, watchlist screening or nefarious purposes.


While newer regulations like the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) are steps in ..

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