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During this period, according to European officials, it will be possible to assess the consequences of this technology in relation to the protection of data of the population and its right to privacy.
The European Union is considering banning facial recognition technology in public places for up to five years to give time to devise ways to prevent abuse associated with the technology-based systems. The European Commission has outlined the relevant proposals in an 18-page document.
Activists and human rights organizations greeted the news with delight:
Over a period of three to five years, the EU will have to assess the impact of the technology on protecting the personal data of the population and its right to privacy. In addition, the document invites EU countries to appoint representatives who will be responsible for implementing the new rules.
Exceptions are planned for security and research projects. According to Reuters sources, before the final decision, the EC will study the feedback on its proposals and submit them in February.
US politicians at a recent hearing also raised concerns about the growing use and accuracy of facial recognition software.
Meanwhile, the Moscow mayor's office invested 1.2 billion in a face recognition system last year and plans to spend another 1.9 billion rubles on a face recognition system in transport.
The European Union is considering banning facial recognition technology in public places for up to five years to give time to devise ways to prevent abuse associated with the technology-based systems. The European Commission has outlined the relevant proposals in an 18-page document.
Activists and human rights organizations greeted the news with delight:
Over a period of three to five years, the EU will have to assess the impact of the technology on protecting the personal data of the population and its right to privacy. In addition, the document invites EU countries to appoint representatives who will be responsible for implementing the new rules.
Exceptions are planned for security and research projects. According to Reuters sources, before the final decision, the EC will study the feedback on its proposals and submit them in February.
US politicians at a recent hearing also raised concerns about the growing use and accuracy of facial recognition software.
Meanwhile, the Moscow mayor's office invested 1.2 billion in a face recognition system last year and plans to spend another 1.9 billion rubles on a face recognition system in transport.
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