Dutch politicians speak out in support of facial recognition at football games

Some Dutch politicians have spoken out in support of the use of facial recognition at football games.

The news comes after the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) reportedly issued advice highlighting that facial recognition could only be used if there is “substantial public interest and no other less drastic measures are possible” or if the parties being filmed have previously given their consent.

As such it ruled against the use of such software in football stadiums, according to reporting by …

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