Friday, March 29, 2024

Topic: facial-recognition

Introducing facial recognition-enabled CCTV cameras in train coaches raises concerns about right to privacy, says IFF

Indian Railways’ plans to introduce facial recognition-enabled CCTV cameras inside train coaches across India is a big departure from the right to privacy, says Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF).

Activist moves Telangana HC; India’s first legal challenge to Facial Recognition Technology

Social activist from Hyderabad S.Q. Masood has filed a petition to Telangana High Court challenging the deployment of Facial Recognition Technology in Telangana.

DNA profiling bill: Challenges, repercussions and impending threats

The DNA Profiling Bill (officially known as the DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2019) is yet another draconian legislation in the making, which has urgent implications on questions of justice, privacy, and rule of law in India.