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Article 5(1)(e)

CurrentFrom 2 Feb 2025

Do Not Create or Expand Facial Recognition Databases Through Untargeted Image Scraping

Applies to Provider; Deployer.

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ProviderDeployer
Themes
Governance & Accountability

Tracker Guidance

Your organization should not create or expand a facial-recognition database through untargeted scraping of facial images from the internet or CCTV footage.

Official text

Article 5(1)(e)Official source
(e) the placing on the market, the putting into service for this specific purpose, or the use of AI systems that create or expand facial recognition databases through the untargeted scraping of facial images from the internet or CCTV footage;

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