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The Dutch data protection authority (DPA) fined the American company Clearview AI 30.5 million euros for the illegal collection of biometric data using facial recognition technology. Clearview AI created a huge database of over 30 billion photos containing images of Dutch citizens without their consent. These photos were converted into unique biometric codes and used to identify people around the world.
Despite numerous ethical issues and previous fines, including in Italy and France, the company continues to operate in Europe, ignoring EU data protection requirements. If Clearview AI does not correct its practices, the company faces an additional fine of €5.1 million.
Clearview AI specializes in facial recognition and database creation from public sources such as social networks and the Internet. These databases are used by law enforcement agencies and private companies to identify individuals. However, the company is often criticized for not obtaining user consent to process biometric data, a violation of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Clearview AI continued its controversial activities despite being repeatedly fined in Europe. Given the seriousness of the violations, the Netherlands and other EU countries will continue to monitor the company’s activities and apply new sanctions if it does not change.
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