EU Calls Back Rome. Facial Recognition Cracks.
Italy has passed a law using facial recognition. The European Union is worried about this law. The EU is reviewing the law and asking Italy to stop using it.
The Italian government approved a law to use facial recognition in public spaces. This is to help keep public order. The European Union is concerned about privacy and human rights. Some Italian political parties, like Forza Italia and FdI, disagree with the law. The EU will examine the law in September and compare it to other rules about artificial intelligence.
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Highlights
Italy Passes Facial Recognition Law
Italy has passed a law allowing police to use facial recognition technology in public spaces.
EU Reviews Italian Surveillance Law
The European Union is reviewing Italy’s law on real-time surveillance and AI.
EU Criticizes Italy's Facial Recognition
The European Union is concerned about privacy and human rights due to the law.
Political Opposition to Technology
Forza Italia and FdI oppose the use of facial recognition technology.
Data Storage Limits Established
Data collected will be stored for up to seven days.