Unregulated Use of Facial Recognition Systems

Recently experts have pointed out that rapid deployment of facial recognition system by the government without any law in place poses a huge threat to privacy rights and freedom of speech and expression.

  • There are currently 16 different facial recognition tracking (FRT) systems in active utilisation by various Central and State governments across India for surveillance, security or authentication of identity. Another 17 are in the process of being installed by different government departments.

Facial Recognition System (FRS)

  • Face recognition is a method of identifying or verifying the identity of an individual using his/her face. A facial recognition system is a ....
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