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Datatilsynet (Denmark) Broendby IF

May 24, 2019 · Denmark

Datatilsynet authorised Broendby IF to use automatic facial recognition at stadium entrances to identify banned individuals, under the substantial-public-interest basis and nine conditions including encryption and limited storage.

Key takeaway — how to prevent this

Biometric data (faces, iris, fingerprints) needs an explicit lawful basis or consent. Scraping or capturing it without one is unlawful across the EU/UK and many US states (e.g. Illinois BIPA) — and draws the largest fines.

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