GYLA: MIA’s Use of Facial Recognition Cameras Against Protesters Raises Serious Privacy and Legal Concerns
(Civil Georgia, Mar 12, 2025)
The GYLA notes that surveillance cameras are often the only evidence used in such cases, with courts accepting images from the cameras as sufficient proof of guilt. However, the watchdog adds, the courts typically overlook critical legal questions, such as whether the individuals were identified properly or if the person responsible for the identification had the necessary access to protected databases as required by personal data protection laws.
Anti Facial-Recognition Technology Bill Hinders School Safety | PODIUM
(Colorado Politics, Mar 12, 2025)
The proposed legislation introduces ambiguity and hesitation among school personnel. Though it provides an exemption for exigent circumstances, the broader framework surrounding facial recognition technology remains unclear and restrictive.
China Builds Spy Camera So Powerful It Can See Faces from Space
(The Independent, Mar 12, 2025)
The spy camera was detailed in a new study, titled ‘Synthetic aperture lidar achieves millimeter-level azimuth resolution imaging at a distance of 100 kilometres for the first time’, in the Chinese Journal of Lasers.
How Invisible Tech Keeps Public Spaces Safer
(Forbes, Mar 12, 2025)
Good security is frictionless and integrated. Biometric access control is popularized by facial recognition and contactless entry. Both streamline the process of identifying and granting access to attendees while bolstering safety.
Air Travellers Can Now Use Digiyatra at Mangaluru International Airport
(The Hindu, Mar 12, 2025)
The facial recognition technology used by DigiYatra enables seamless passage at various checkpoints. It eliminates the need for physical documents, making the travel process efficient and ecologically friendly.
