Facial recognition technology, biometrics and monitoring

November 2023

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    With the regulation of AI-driven products high on the political agenda, we look at the approach of EU and UK law to regulating use of facial recognition technology and biometrics, both in terms of the EU's draft AI Act, and the UK's sector-focused approach.  We also look at new ICO guidance on worker monitoring, ICO draft biometric guidance, and at the approach of the Spanish DPA to regulating biometrics, and we consider issues around using FRT in retail spaces.

    The UK and EU approach to regulating AI in FRTs

    Matt Quezada looks at the distinctions between the approaches of the EU and UK to regulating AI in facial recognition technologies.

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    UK ICO's draft guidance on biometric data

    Debbie Heywood looks at the first half of the ICO's draft guidance on biometric data and technologies.

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    Use of biometrics and FRT for monitoring in the workplace

    Megan Lukins looks at what the ICO's new guidance on monitoring workers says about using biometrics and FRT.

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    Can facial recognition technology be the answer to the 'shoplifting epidemic'?

    Sally Annereau looks at the privacy considerations around using facial recognition technology in retail spaces.

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    Spanish Supervisory Authority’s approach to biometrics

    ECIJA's Elena Peña looks at the evolution of the AEPD's thinking on biometric data.

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