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technologytechnology · 2022
Clearview AI
CNIL fined Clearview AI €20 million for unlawfully collecting and processing biometric data of French residents without a legal basis, and for failing to respond to data subject access requests within the required timeframe.
Fine Imposed€20M
Authority
CNIL
Regulation
Key Takeaways
- Biometric data processing requires explicit legal basis; facial recognition databases must comply with GDPR.