The Legal and Ethical Considerations of Facial Recognition Technology in the Business Sector

To the casual observer facial recognition technology (FRT) can seem like a gimmick, but FRT is a powerful instrument that presents both unique advantages and sobering drawbacks, raising questions that go to the foundation of privacy and freedom of expression. The facial recognition market is expected to reach $11.62B by 2026, and as the technology outpaces the law and catapults society into unexplored terrain, its benefits must be balanced against its impact on privacy, data protection, and other consumer concerns.

Tattoo Recognition Technology Gaining Acceptance as a Crime-Solving Technique

Tattoo Recognition Technology (TRT) offers a wealth of information that can be used by law enforcement: identifying a person or corpse where traditional tools such as facial features or fingerprints are unsuitable. They can also provide useful information, such as gang affiliation, religious beliefs, prior convictions, and years spent in jail. However, TRT also raises a host of legal issues including privacy concerns, the law of search and seizure, freedoms of expression and religion, racial profiling, and the Fifth Amendment.