Personal Data

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

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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.

New Standard Contractual Clauses for Cross-Border Transfer of EU Personal Data Released

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The European Commission has published updated versions of the standard contractual clauses for international transfers of personal data from the European Union (“EU”), enabling businesses to account for a variety of complex data transfers.