
Facial recognition technology
Why is it in News?
- There are currently 16 facial recognition tracking system have been operational by centre and various state governments in India.
Details:
- It is used for surveillance, security and authentication of identity.
- There are no specific laws or guidelines to regulate this invasive technology.
- Legal angle:
(1) It is violation of right to privacy.
(2) It is also violation of freedom of speech & expression.
- Facial recognition technology:
(1) It is a technology capable of identifying or verifying a subject through an image, video or any audiovisual element of his/her face.
(2) It is a method of biometric identification that facial biometric pattern and data.
(3) Biometric facial recognition uses unique mathematical and dynamic patterns.
(4) It is based on artificial intelligence and machine learning.
