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Facial-recognition technology in EU needs strict regulation, says human rights organization

( January 28, 2021, 10:12 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Companies using and developing facial-recognition technology in the EU should face strict rules to avoid significant risks to privacy and data protection, said human rights organization Council of Europe. Certain applications — which can identify emotions and be used to detect personality traits, feelings, mental health conditions or workers' level of engagement — should be banned altogether to prevent discrimination, the organization said.Statement follows....

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