EDPB adopts final version of Guidelines on facial recognition technology in the area of law enforcement
EFDPO European Federation of Data Protection Officers · May, MO · 2 days ago
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The Guidelines
The EDPB has adopted final guidelines on facial recognition technology in law enforcement.
- Guidance to EU and national lawmakers, as well as to law enforcement authorities.
- Facial recognition tools should only be used in strict compliance with the Law Enforcement Directive (LED).
- Tools should only be used if necessary and proportionate, as laid down in the Charter of Fundamental Rights.
Call for Ban
The EDPB reiterated its call for a ban on the use of facial recognition technology in certain cases, as previously requested in the EDPB-EDPS joint opinion on the proposal for an Artificial Intelligence Act.
Updates
Following public consultation, the guidelines were updated and further clarifications were added.