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Facial recognition technology, democracy and human rights

  • On 4 July 2023, the Third Section of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) delivered the first judgment on the compatibility of facial recognition technology with human rights in Glukhin v. Russia. The case concerned the use of facial recognition technology (FRT) against Mr Glukhin following his solo demonstration in the Moscow underground. The Court unanimously found a violation of Article 8 (right to respect for private life) and Article 10 (freedom of expression) of the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR). Regarding FRT, the Court concluded that the use of highly intrusive technology is incompatible with the ideals and values of a democratic society governed by the rule of law. This case note analyses the judgment and shows its relevance in the current regulatory debate on Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems in Europe. Notwithstanding the importance of this decision, we argue that the Court has left crucial questions unanswered.

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Document Type:Article
Language:English
Author(s):Francesca PalmiottoORCiD, Natalia Menéndez González
Parent Title (English):Computer Law & Security Review
ISSN:0267-3649
Publisher:Elsevier
Publication year:2023
Publishing Institution:Hertie School
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clsr.2023.105857
Release Date:2024/06/26
Tag:Centre for Fundamental Rights
Volume:50
Article Number:105857
Hertie School Research:Centre for Fundamental Rights
Licence of document (German):Metadaten / metadata
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