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Clearview AI faces major fine for illegal database use
Clearview AI has been fined €30.5 million by the Dutch DPA for creating an illegal facial recognition database.
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Clearview AI has been fined €30.5 million by the Dutch DPA for creating an illegal facial recognition database.
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OUR TAKE The hefty fine against Clearview AI underscores the increasing scrutiny on facial recognition technologies and data privacy regulations in Europe. As companies face strict penalties for violations, it highlights the need for clear compliance frameworks. This situation raises essential questions about how such technologies are managed globally. –Lily,Yang, BTW reporter U.S. facial recognition firm Clearview AI has been fined €30.5 million by the Dutch Data Protection Authority for maintaining an illegal database. Additionally, the DPA announced a potential penalty of up to €5 million for non-compliance. Clearview AI’s chief legal officer,
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Analysis
Jack Mulcaire , stated that the company does not operate within the Netherlands or the EU and does not engage in activities that subject it to the EU ’s General Data Protection Regulation. He described the DPA’s decision as unlawful and lacking due process. The DPA emphasised that facial recognition technology is highly intrusive and warned that using Clearview’s services violates Dutch law. This follows another recent fine against Uber for mishandling personal data of European taxi drivers. Also read: Meta halts AI rollout in Europe amid privacy concerns Also read: Amazon snatches AI innovators from Covariant
Key Points
- Clearview AI has been fined €30.5 million by the Dutch DPA for creating an illegal facial recognition database.
- The company argues it is not subject to EU regulations and claims the decision is unlawful.
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