EDPB Updated the Guidelines on Use of Facial Recognition Technology within Law Enforcement Activities
21.07.2023
The final guidelines on the application of facial recognition technology in law enforcement have been released by the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) on May 17. The initial version of the guidelines was published and opened to public consultation in 2022. Guidelines assess the risks posed using facial recognition systems in terms of the protection of personal data and provide recommendations for implementers.
The final version of the Guidelines, which are similar to the guidelines from May 2022, include some additional clarifications:
- Guidelines stipulated that they explicitly cover the processing of biometric data solely through the use of facial recognition technologies.
- Guidelines emphasized the principle of accountability and highlighted that logging is merely one of the fundamental elements of this principle.
- Guidelines stated that a central safeguard to the fundamental rights at stake is effective supervision by the competent data protection supervisory authorities.
You can reach the latest version of the guidelines here.
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